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Topic: Boeing 787

Boeing under scanner after whistleblower says company took ‘manufacturing shortcuts’, didn’t fix flaws

Boeing engineer says about a thousand 787s & 400 777s at risk of premature fatigue damage & structural failure. Boeing dismisses claims, says 'confident' in structural integrity of both.

Eight 787 Dreamliner jets grounded due to manufacturing flaws adding to Boeing woes

The 787 became a critical source of cash for Boeing during the Max crisis. It is popular with airlines for fuel efficiency and creature comforts that lessen effects of jet lag.

Coronavirus couldn’t have come at a worse time for Boeing as it battles 737 Max crisis

As coronavirus outbreak slashes demand for travel & sparks a raft of cancelled flights, the last thing carriers are going to want right now is extra capacity.

Aeroplanes aren’t selling like they used to

Lack of orders from aviation giants like Emirates, Lufthansa and Boeing signal that the world doesn't need that many planes right now.

Increasing demand on passenger jets pushes aircraft engines to their technical limits

From Rolls-Royce's Trent 1000 engine to Pratt & Whitney’s engines in the A320neo, companies are juggling production demand, pollution and science to survive the volatile market.

On Camera

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

What is ‘ROCKS’, India’s first air-launched quasi-ballistic missile

A next generation extended stand-off air-to-surface missile test fired by IAF, ROCKS has been designed & manufactured by Israeli defence major Rafael, keeping India’s needs in mind.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.