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local1 month ago•20 min saved

Plymouth WWII bomb detonated; cordon remains as safety checks begin

In Plymouth, a 250kg German SC250 WW2 bomb found on a building site in Southway was detonated in situ at 11:15 BST after being deemed too unstable to move. Authorities used hundreds of tonnes of sand and protective structures to manage the blast risk. More than 1,200 homes were evacuated to Southway Youth and Community Centre, and the 400m cordon remains in place for safety inspections and damage assessments, with officials due to provide updates as residents wait to return home.

via BBC|

#bomb-disposal #evacuation #local

aviation-industry2 years ago•2 min saved

"FAA Audit Reveals Unconventional Tools Used in Boeing 737 Max Production"

Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems failed 33 and 7 FAA safety checks, respectively, during an audit of the 737 Max production. The audit revealed instances of alleged noncompliance, including the use of hotel keycards and Dawn dish soap in the production process. Boeing has been given 90 days to address shortcomings in its quality control, while Spirit is reviewing identified issues for corrective action. This comes after a series of high-profile safety issues with the 737 Max aircraft, raising concerns about Boeing's safety processes.

via Jalopnik|

#737-max #aviation-industry #boeing

aviation-safety2 years ago•2 min saved

"FAA Increases Oversight with More Ground Checks for Boeing Safety"

The head of the US aviation regulator has announced plans to increase safety checks on Boeing planes following a recent incident where a door plug broke off an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max. Concerns about manufacturing standards have been raised after loose bolts and fixings were found in inspections, prompting scrutiny of Boeing's compliance with safety requirements. The FAA is conducting a comprehensive review of Boeing's safety culture and has emphasized its commitment to the safety of the flying public.

via BBC.com|

#aircraft-inspections #aviation-regulation #aviation-safety

aviation-safety2 years ago•4 min saved

"Boeing Jets Grounded Amid Investigations into Mid-Air Emergencies"

The Federal Aviation Administration ordered the temporary grounding of 171 Boeing jets after a panel blew off a new Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet in midair. Safety checks hit a snag over paperwork, and the planes will remain grounded until the FAA is satisfied that they are safe. The missing panel, which is likely to have landed in the western suburbs of Portland, has not yet been found. The incident has put Boeing back under scrutiny as it awaits certification of its smaller MAX 7 and larger MAX 10 models.

via Reuters|

#737-max #alaska-airlines #aviation-safety

travel2 years ago•1 min saved

Norwegian cruise ship loses navigation and power after rogue wave hits

A Norwegian cruise ship, MS Maud, lost its ability to navigate after being hit by a rogue wave while sailing from Norway to the United Kingdom. The wave shattered windows on the ship's bridge, causing water to enter and resulting in a power outage. No serious injuries were reported among the 266 passengers and 131 crew members. The ship had to be steered manually from the engine room with the assistance of support vessels until it could be towed to port. The crew conducted safety checks and technical assessments to ensure the ship's continued course.

via NBC News|

#navigation-failure #norwegian-cruise-ship #power-outage

security2 years ago•1 min saved

Nationwide Bomb Threat Hoax Targets Ohio Schools, FBI Investigates

Sebring, Newton Falls, and Champion school districts in Ohio, along with several other school districts nationwide, received bomb threat emails claiming to be from foreign terrorist groups. Authorities believe these threats are part of a swatting campaign or hoaxes, with no credible threat detected. Local law enforcement has been made aware, and the schools have conducted safety checks, deeming their buildings safe. Classes will be in session, but parents have the option to keep their children home. Similar threats have been reported in other school districts across Ohio.

via WFMJ|

#bomb-threat-hoax #nationwide #non-credible-threats

security2 years ago•1 min saved

Nationwide School Threat Hoax Sparks FBI Investigation and Increased Security Measures

Multiple school districts and schools nationwide, including those in the Sebring and Newton Falls districts, received email bomb threats claiming to be from foreign terrorist groups. Authorities believe these threats are part of a nationwide hoax or swatting campaign, with no credible threat detected. Law enforcement has been made aware of the threats, and schools have conducted safety checks and deemed their buildings safe. Classes will be in session with additional safety measures implemented, but parents have the option to keep their children home. The FBI and Ohio Attorney General's office are assessing the severity of the threats.

via WFMJ|

#bomb-threat #hoax #nationwide

immigration2 years ago•1 min saved

Bibby Stockholm: Uncertainty and Safety Concerns Surround Migrant Barge Arrivals

The UK government has not provided a timeframe for when asylum seekers will be housed on the Bibby Stockholm barge in Dorset, as final safety checks are still being carried out. Transport minister Richard Holden stated that the checks will take as long as necessary to ensure everything is done correctly. The government plans to use barges to accommodate male migrants in an effort to reduce costs, with hopes of expanding the scheme to other areas. However, opposition and safety concerns may hinder the increased use of barges.

via BBC|

#asylum-seekers #barge #bibby-stockholm

aviation3 years ago•3 min saved

NTSB Investigates Fatal Business Jet Pitching Incident and Flight Problems.

A business jet flying over New England violently pitched upward then downward, fatally injuring a passenger, after pilots responding to automated cockpit warnings switched off a system that helps keep the aircraft stable, US transportation investigators reported Friday. The National Transportation Safety Board didn’t reach any conclusions in its preliminary report on the main cause of the deadly March 3 accident, but it described a series of things that went wrong before and after the plane swooped out of control. The trim system of the Bombardier Challenger 300 twin-engine jet was the subject of a Federal Aviation Administration mandate last year that pilots conduct extra safety checks before flights.

via New York Post |

#aviation #bombardier #cockpit-warnings

aviation3 years ago•4 min saved

NTSB releases findings on fatal private jet incidents.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has reported that a passenger on a business jet was fatally injured in early March when the aircraft violently bucked up and down after pilots disconnected a system used to stabilize the plane. The trim system of the Bombardier Challenger 300 twin-engine jet was the subject of a Federal Aviation Administration last year mandate that pilots conduct extra safety checks before flights. The two pilots and three passengers were traveling from Keene, New Hampshire, to Leesburg, Virginia, before diverting to Bradley International Airport in Connecticut.

via WCVB Boston|

#aviation #bombardier #business-jet