Author Archive: Derek Viner

Big Bad Boeing?

Introduction This is a review and commentary on the independent report commissioned by the FAA following two 737 Max hull loss accidents. The report’s title is “Section 103 Organisation Designation Authorizations (ODA) for Transport Airplanes Expert Panel Review. – Final…
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Hollow words or lessons?

After the Boeing 737-9 fuselage structure failure of 5th January 2024 Boeing issued a statement: https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2024-01-06-Boeing-Statement-on-737-9-Inspections “Safety is our top priority and we deeply regret the impact this event has had on our customers and their passengers…”  How often have…
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