Many tragic plane accidents are credited to the negligence of airlines and plane manufacturers. In the year 2025, crashes still occur regularly, costing hundreds of lives. It is imperative that the aviation industry prioritize passenger and crew safety above their profits and reputation.
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A Long Way From Home: Starliner Crew’s Extended Stay in Space
On June 5, the spacecraft Starliner, docked at the ISS. Starliner transported Suni Williams and Butch Willmore who were originally scheduled for an eight day mission. However, the duo did not return with Starliner as planned. Instead, they will stay on the ISS for an extra eight months, joining NASA’s Crew 9 to complete Expedition 72. Their last minute addition to the team is fortunate, but is ultimately a result of irresponsible engineering.
View More A Long Way From Home: Starliner Crew’s Extended Stay in SpaceProfit or Safety: Boeing’s Preventable Accidents
3/22/2019 Profiled article H. Tabuchi, “Doomed Boeing Jets Lacked 2 Safety Features That Company Sold Only as Extras”, Mar. 21, 2019. [Online] The New York…
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