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Now playing Next Space What happens now for the astronauts on the ISS? Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, the first crew on Boeing’s Starliner, are on the ISS and awaiting a return date to Earth. What happens now? 30/06/2024
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Now playing Next Business Boeing: Crash victim relatives demand charges and billion-dollar fine A total of 346 people died in two Boeing 737 Max crashes. Their relatives are calling for a $24.8 billion fine on the company, saying what happened was "the deadliest corporate crime in US history". 20/06/2024
Now playing Next Business Boeing CEO spars with senators and apologises to victims' relatives US senators attacked the airline CEO over safety shortcomings as more whistleblower allegations come to light. 19/06/2024
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Now playing Next Travel News Singapore Airlines passengers to be refunded after turbulent flight Extreme turbulence killed one and injured dozens the flight last month. Now passengers are being compensated. 11/06/2024
Now playing Next Space Boeing successfully launches Starliner capsule on third attempt Onboard the inaugural launch of Boeing's Starliner capsule will be two NASA astronauts bound for the International Space Station (ISS). 05/06/2024
Now playing Next Space Boeing tries first astronaut launch on delayed NASA test flight again Boeing took another crack on Saturday at launching astronauts for the first time aboard its new space capsule, after a delay for leak checks and rocket repairs. 01/06/2024
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Now playing Next Business Travel chaos warning as Boeing safety crisis leads to plane shortage Boeing’s aircraft delivery delays and safety issues could mean that several airlines might have to cancel flights or push back their summer schedules as many are struggling to secure enough aircraft for the peak season. 16/05/2024
Now playing Next Senegal Boeing skids off runway at Senegal airport, injuring at least 10 At least 10 people were reportedly injured on the Air Sénégal flight headed to Bamako. 09/05/2024
Now playing Next Business Boeing faces new probe over reports workers faked inspections The US regulator has launched an investigation into Boeing after the firm reported that workers falsified inspection records on some 787 planes. 07/05/2024
Now playing Next Business Boeing announces million-dollar losses after series of safety scandals The aircraft manufacturer beats Wall Street expectations but still finds itself in crisis mode after a mid-flight cabin panel blowout in January. 24/04/2024
Now playing Next Business Boeing falls behind with plane supplies as Airbus picks up speed Aircraft deliveries from Boeing fall to their lowest level since mid-2021 while Airbus records a quarterly jump for the same period. 10/04/2024
Now playing Next Business Boeing CEO to depart after five turbulent years for company Boeing's reputation has been rocked by plane crashes and manufacturing defects since 2018. 25/03/2024
Now playing Next Business Southwest Airlines rethinks 2024 financial forecast due to Boeing woes Boeing’s aircraft delivery delays have caused a number of airlines to revise their capacity forecasts for 2024, as well as pause hiring. 13/03/2024
Now playing Next Business Boeing whistleblower found dead in the US John Barnett, former employee of plane manufacturer Boeing, has died after raising the alarm about the firm’s production standards. 12/03/2024
Now playing Next USA United Airlines plane loses tyre during takeoff The Boeing 777 plane was able to make a safe emergency landing. 08/03/2024
Now playing Next USA Boeing given 90 days to produce improved safety and quality plan The Federal Aviation Administration is giving Boeing 90 days to spell out how it will fix problems with its manufacturing. 29/02/2024