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Boeing Strike In US: The IAM union represents about 600,000 members across aerospace, defence, airlines, rail, healthcare, and more in the U.S. and Canada, making it one of North America's largest industrial trade unions.
In a major move to modernise its battlefield aviation strength, the Indian Army has officially received its first three AH-64E Apache attack helicopters on Tuesday. These are part of a six-helicopter order and will be based in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Thus, the focus will be on Pakistan. Designed for high-intensity combat environments, AH-64E Apache attack helicopters enhance the Army’s ability to carry out rapid-response missions, precision strikes, and close air support for ground troops to another level. Due to its versatility and agility, Apache choppers are often called invisible hunters.
The Dreamliner is built using 50% composite materials, mainly carbon fiber-reinforced plastics. These materials are much lighter and stronger than the usual aluminum used in planes.
As of 3.31 p.m. IST, Boeing shares were down by 6.42 per cent in pre-market trading, at $196.51. On Wednesday, the stock had closed 0.80 per cent lower at $214.
In addition to the military success of Operation Sindoor, what the world picked up and what the Pentagon should be losing sleep over is how efficiently India pulled it off.
The South Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport has announced that a comprehensive safety audit will be conducted on all 101 Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by South Korean airlines.
NASA hired Boeing along with SpaceX after the space shuttles retired to transport astronauts to and from the space station.
While pending orders from Indian airlines for new aircraft are large, they have inducted 133 news planes in their fleet last year, reveals DGCA.
The largest Boeing 777 operator in the world - Emirates, has ordered a new bunch of planes at the Dubai Airshow that includes 90 777X jets and 5 787X planes.
The addition of these aircraft to Spicejet's fleet will help the airline launch several new flight routes and services, while also catering for the increased passenger demand.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Safran Aircraft Engines will now be manufacturing engine parts for LEAP power plants that are used on Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 family.
The additional order of four Boeing 737-8s is being made at the Paris Air Show as Akasa Air targets to commence international operations by the end of 2023.
Jawed Ashraf, Ambassador of India to France and Monaco also said that French companies are developing the aviation sector from an industrial and servicing standpoint in India.
The Boeing 787 and the 737 Max have both been plagued by production defects and left airlines without planes that they expected to have for the peak summer season.
The UPS Boeing 747 aircraft changed course over Kazakhstan and hovered over India/Pakistan border before landing at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
The Boeing 737 operated by EgyptAir made a safe landing on the runway in Saudi Arabia, and all passengers disembarked the airplane with no injuries reported.
The video shared on social media shows the aircraft's engine grazing the ground and the wing bending while it attempts to land at the Luxembourg Findel Airport.
The increased number of pilots and mechanics will be required to deal with the number of aircraft to be brought to India following orders from different airlines, including Air India.
Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz announced the establishment of Riyadh Air, the new national carrier of Saudi Arabia.
DGCA has taken back two Boeing 737s of SpiceJet under IREDA, although the carrier claims that deregistration will not affect operations.
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