Aerospace
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Aerospace, defence suppliers Woodward, Hexcel joining forces
By combining they’re aiming to create more efficient aircraft that will reduce emissions
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Iran denies downing plane, says West should share evidence
Western leaders said the plane appeared to have been unintentionally hit by a surface-to-air missile.
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Airbus to expand production at plant on US Gulf Coast
As part of a plan to build 63 aircraft in its A320 family of planes per month, Airbus will increase to seven airplanes monthly by early next year.
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Grounding of 737 Max takes growing toll on Kansas suppliers
Boeing expects to temporarily shut down production of the Max, grounded for nearly 10 months.
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Deadly crash of a Boeing jet in Iran adds to company’s woes
Aerospace giant continues to struggle with crisis surrounding the Max, grounded last March after two crashes that killed 346 people.
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Virgin Galactic’s next spaceship reaches build milestone
Major structural elements are assembled and the rocket plane is standing on its own landing gear.
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Boeing now saying pilots need simulator training for 737 Max
Recommendation is based on changes to the plane, test results and a commitment to the safe return of the Max.
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Boeing’s checklist of 737 Max fixes grows with wiring issue
The wiring issue came to light after the Federal Aviation Administration asked Boeing to audit key systems on the Max after two crashes in which new software and faulty sensors were implicated
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Air Canada, WestJet push back return of Boeing 737 Max until early spring
The federal government banned the 737 Max from the skies last March following two fatal crashes in five months
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Federal mediator meeting with Swissport in bid to end Montreal refuelling strike
The labour disruption by roughly 100 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers began Dec. 31
