EP65 – Boeing Starliner Problems; Airbus vs Qatar Airways; Heads-Up Displays, EVTOL News & Near-Death Crash
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In this episode we discuss the recent issues between NASA and Boeing, as the Atlas Rocket and Starliner capsule have had their launch yet again delayed. Boeing has been in the news consistently for quality control issues - is the company simply not what it once was? Airbus and Qatar Airways are in a new spat, this time with Qatar Air unhappy about fuselage issues on some A350 aircraft. And, the FAA approved Heads-Up Displays last month, but will they catch on, and what benefits do they provide? Lastly, Lilium and Eviation made big EVTOL news, and the Scorpion Hoverbike crash left a test pilot unharmed, but how lucky was he? Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverters and aircraft lightning protection consulting services. Follow the show on YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit us on the web. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us!
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