In the first proven act of sabotage in the history of commercial aviation, a Boeing 247 operated by United Airlines exploded in midair near Chesterton, Indiana, killing all seven people aboard.

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In the first proven act of sabotage in the history of commercial aviation, a Boeing 247 operated by United Airlines exploded in mid-air near Chesterton, Indiana, killing all seven people aboard.

On this day: 10th October

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TIL the term “Glass Cliff”

Quite fucked up. They're just setting her up for failure. 
Boeing has done couple of screwed up shit, and the killing of their whistleblower was really the last straw. 

Was watching the documentary recently. The first plane to go down was a Lion Air plane, the pilot was an Indian. They ended up blaming the pilot for the crash and said "A US trained pilot would have known how to handle the situation" 

Turns out, the pilot was actually trained in the US, Boeing was just being racist.

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An Air India flight from Delhi to Chicago was diverted to Iqaluit, Canada, because of a bomb threat. The emergency landing was a precaution, with passengers and the plane undergoing security checks. This comes after bomb threats to two IndiGo flights from Mumbai.

Bomb Threat Forces Air India Flight To Emergency Land In Canada - Looma News

Bomb Threat to Airlines

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But this feels like another level of messed up. 

The article also says - Another Boeing worker Josh Barnett who raised concerns about its production standards at the North Charleston 787 Dreamliner factory was found dead earlier in March this year. The BBC reported that Barnett, who spent 32 years at Boeing until retiring in 2017, passed away on March 9 from a self-inflicted injury.


Could be a co-incidence, but this is so shady

Link: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/boeing-737-max-whistleblower-josh-dean-dead-report/articleshow/109783940.cms

The Boeing documentary had me concerned anyway

Growth And Strategy

An Air India flight from Mumbai to New York had to make a surprise stop in Delhi because of a bomb threat. Luckily, all passengers are safe.

Air India Flight Diverted Following Bomb Threat - Looma News

Bomb Threat To Air India

This company played with our lives by focusing on cost optimization. WTH

At today's Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) grilled Boeing President and CEO David Calhoun.Fuel your success with Forbes. ...

BREAKING NEWS: Josh Hawley Ruthlessly Grills Boeing CEO, Asks Him Point Blank Why He Hasn't Resigned

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On October 15, 1932, Air India, the flag carrier airline of India, began operations under the name Tata Airlines.

This significant event in aviation history occurred. Here are some key points about the founding and evolution of Air India:

1. Tata Airlines was founded by J.R.D. Tata, a pioneering Indian aviator and businessman.

2. The airline's first flight was piloted by J.R.D. Tata himself, flying a single-engine De Havilland Puss Moth from Karachi to Bombay (now Mumbai) via Ahmedabad.

3. Initially, the airline carried mail for Imperial Airways, but soon expanded to passenger services.

4. In 1946, the airline was renamed Air India, and in 1948, it launched its first international route from Bombay to London.

5. The Government of India acquired a majority stake in the airline in 1948, and it was officially nationalized in 1953.

6. Air India became India's national carrier and played a crucial role in connecting India to the world during the post-independence era.

7. Over the decades, Air India faced various challenges, including financial difficulties and competition from private airlines.

8. In a full circle moment, in January 2022, the Tata Group reacquired Air India from the government, bringing the airline back to its roots.

The founding of Tata Airlines, which later became Air India, marked the beginning of civil aviation in India and played a significant role in the country's economic and cultural connections with the rest of the world.

On this day: 15th October

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/boeing-issue-layoff-notices-thousands-next-month-union-source-say-2024-10-14/

Boeing layoffs

https://www.wsj.com/business/airlines/boeing-to-cut-10-of-workers-delay-new-plane-394370d5?st=lzcg3p03tuhv0a2&reflink=article_copyURL_share

Boeing to layoff 10%

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- Singapore deployed fighter jets to escort an Air India Express plane following a bomb threat. 
- The threat was received via email for flight AXB684 bound for Singapore. 
- The plane was safely landed at Changi Airport, away from populated areas. 
- Investigations are ongoing, with recent days seeing a number of hoax bomb threats on Indian airlines. 
- In a separate incident, another Air India plane made an emergency landing in Canada due to a hoax threat.

Source: [SCMP](https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3282515/singapore-scrambles-fighter-jets-after-bomb-threat-air-india-express-plane)

Singapore Jets Escort Air India Plane After Bomb Threat

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While the world was in shock seeing the door of an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX blowout mid-flight earlier this year, an ex-Boeing senior manager had already dete...

Former Boeing Manager Walks Off Flight After Realizing It Was A 737 MAX 9

Won’t be taking Boeing 737max

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Layoff trend started by Elon Musk now has reached airlines as well.

SpiceJet layoff

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Why they keep price so high even when 90% seats are vacant...

I simply couldn't understand.

They are against unit economics or what...

Case 1, Price of Ticket 10k if 90% seats available

Case 2, Price is 11k if 10% seats available

Chal kya rha h ?

Flight Firms gone mad 💢

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- A Saurya Airlines aircraft carrying 19 people, including aircrew, crashed during takeoff at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu around 11 am on Wednesday.
- The plane, bound for Pokhara, caught fire and released a significant plume of smoke, according to reports from Khabarhub.
- Rescue operations are underway, with police and firefighters at the scene; the pilot has been taken to a hospital, but details about the passengers' conditions remain unknown.
- Nepal's air industry, despite its recent boom, has been plagued by safety issues, leading to a European Union ban on all Nepali carriers.
- This incident adds to Nepal's troubling aviation history, with at least 12 fatal crashes since 2010, including the tragic Yeti Airlines crash in January 2023 that claimed 72 lives. 

 Source: Hindustan Times

Nepal Plane Crash: Saurya Airlines Aircraft Crashes During Takeoff in Kathmandu

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) just had a crucial chat with airline CEOs about a wave of hoax bomb threats impacting over 70 flights. As these incidents spike, BCAS is reassuring airline leaders about their security measures while the Civil Aviation Ministry looks into stricter rules for offenders.

Mumbai Police Investigate Airlines Hoax Bomb Threats: 17-Year-Old Arrested - Looma News

17 year old arrested for airlines hoax bomb threats

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Such a shame. Almost all the Indigo flights I have taken in last couple of months have been late. New benchmark of Indigo standard time now 🤮

Indigo has become pathetic!

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- A massive explosion occurred outside Karachi Airport, Pakistan, killing two and injuring eight.
- The provincial Home Minister, Zia Ul Hassan, stated it was an attack targeting foreigners, specifically Chinese nationals.
- Thousands of Chinese workers are in Pakistan for Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative.
- The blast caused a large fire and significant damage, with police officers among the injured.
- The nature and reasons for the blast are still being determined.

Source: [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/massive-blast-outside-karachi-airport-in-pakistan/article68726206.ece)

Massive Blast at Karachi Airport Kills 2, Targets Foreigners

The Holocaust: Sonderkommando work-unit members in Auschwitz concentration camp revolted upon learning that they were due to be killed; although a few managed to escape, most were massacred on the same day.

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