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UPS 2976 crash reveals critical engine pylon failure

The first reports to 911 happened only seconds after the crash, with cries tinged with shock and terror. “Plane fall”, then ...
Thirty feet.” That was the brief, fatal climb of UPS Flight 2976 before it rolled left and tore into buildings beyond ...
Boeing has selected Hamble Structures, part of Smiths Aerospace, to supply the wing pylons for the 767 Tanker Transport. The initial contract is worth $2 million, potentially rising to more than $50 ...
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report on the UPS plane crash in Louisville. Here's ...
The report was released by the NTSB on Nov. 20. NATIONAL TRAN SAFETY PORT SPON BOARD + AVIATION HIGHWAY MARINE RAILROAD PIPELINE Aviation Investigation Preliminary Report Location: Date & Time: ...
The U.S. Air Force has started canvassing industry for interest in reactivating the external hardpoints on the B-1B fleet, with integration of non-nuclear hypersonic missiles likely to follow. A ...
The Stratolaunch Roc, the world's largest airplane by wingspan (385 feet), is preparing for its fifth test flight. A newly installed custom pylon on Roc's center wing is crucial for its business model ...
Summary and What You Need to Know: The U.S. Air Force is enhancing its aging B-1B Lancer bombers by testing new Load Adaptable Modular (LAM) pylons, which could significantly increase the aircraft’s ...