Flight
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World
Indonesia Investigates How Two Pilots Dozed Off During a Flight
The incident, which caused the plane carrying 153 people to veer off course before landing safely, added to the country’s…
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World
Richard Truly, 86, Dies; Shuttle Astronaut Who Went On to Lead NASA
In 1983, he commanded a Challenger shuttle flight. After the 1986 disaster, he was charged with leading NASA’s return to…
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World
Putin Takes a Ride in a Nuclear-Capable Bomber
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia appeared to be sending a pointed message to the West with his flight on…
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World
Glamour, Travel, Sexism: When Flight Attendants Fought Back
Decades ago, “stewardesses” earned less than men, couldn’t get married or gain weight, and had to retire at 32. A…
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World
What Passengers Need to Know After the Boeing 737 Max 9 Incident
An Alaska Airlines plane made an emergency landing when a section of its aircraft ripped off in flight. Here’s what…
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Economy
Boeing Max 9 Jets Remain Grounded as Airlines Await Inspection Instructions
Two days after a chunk of the fuselage blew out of one of the planes, the F.A.A. and the aircraft…
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Economy
Boeing Again Under Scrutiny After Latest 737 Max Problem
A sudden hole appearing in the side of an Alaska Airlines plane midflight follows years of problems with the manufacturer’s…
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Economy
F.A.A. Orders Airlines to Ground Some Boeing 737 Max 9 Jets After Midair Emergency
An Alaska Airlines plane made an emergency landing at the Portland, Ore., airport on Friday after losing a chunk of…
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Economy
F.A.A. Orders Airlines to Ground Some Boeing 737 Max 9 Jets After Midair ‘Incident’
An Alaska Airlines plane made an emergency landing at the Portland, Ore., international airport on Friday after losing a chunk…
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World
As Flames Surged, Order Prevailed Inside a Japan Airlines Jet
In addition to a well-trained crew and an advanced plane, the safe evacuation of 367 passengers came down to a…