Aerospace

‘No need to revamp the cockpit crew alerting system in B737 max 10’ – Boeing

According to a Reuters report, a Boeing executive said the company has no plans to update the cockpit crew alerting system in the next 737 Max 10 aircraft, as the company rushes to meet a year-end certification deadline.

Mike Delaney, Boeing’s chief aerospace safety officer, told reporters at the company’s centre north of Seattle, “I personally have no opinion that modifying the 737 has any value.”

According to Delaney, there is no evidence that switching to a different system is safer, and the corporation is still weighing its alternatives.

Boeing has suffered a significant setback in the certification process for the Boeing 737 Max 10, the largest aircraft in same series.

Following the crashes of two Boeing Max aircraft in 2018 and 2019, the FAA stricken the requirements, posing a severe problem for Boeing in terms of releasing high-quality aircraft. Boeing is also dealing with an ongoing issue with Boeing 787 fuselage assembly.

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Boeing has also restructured its engineering ranks and recruited six new board members with expertise in engineering, safety, and supplier management.

The 737 MAX 10 competes with Airbus’ (AIR.PA) best-selling model, the A321neo, which is geared at the fast-growing section of the market with seating capacity of 200 passengers or less.

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Aerospace

Boeing Transfers Rocket Stage to NASA, Paving Way for Human Moon Mission

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Boeing has achieved a significant milestone by providing NASA with the second core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket.

This crucial component, crafted at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF), is set to propel the Artemis II crew into lunar orbit, marking humanity’s return to deep space after a 50-year hiatus.

The monumental Boeing-built rocket stage, the largest element of the Artemis II mission, will embark on a journey aboard the Pegasus barge, traveling 900 miles to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

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Upon arrival, it will be meticulously integrated with other essential Artemis II components, including the upper stage, solid rocket boosters, and NASA’s Orion spacecraft within the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building. This intricate integration process is a vital step toward the eagerly anticipated Artemis II launch, slated for 2025.

“Boeing-built products helped land humankind on the moon in 1969, and we’re proud to continue that legacy through the Artemis generation,” remarked Dave Dutcher, vice president and program manager for Boeing’s SLS program. “Together, with NASA and our industry partners and suppliers, we are building the world’s most capable rocket and paving the way to deep space through America’s rocket factory in New Orleans.”

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The delivery of Core Stage 2 marks a significant achievement in the evolution of the SLS rocket. Towering over 200 feet and powered by four RS-25 engines, this core stage, coupled with two solid-fueled booster rockets, will generate a staggering 8.8 million pounds of thrust. This immense power is crucial to launching Artemis II and future missions into the vast expanse of space.

The SLS rocket stands unparalleled in its capability to transport both crew and substantial cargo to the moon and beyond in a single launch. Its extraordinary capacity will facilitate the delivery of human-rated spacecraft, habitats, and scientific missions to destinations including the moon and Mars, ushering in a new era of space exploration.