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Falsified Inspection Records: FAA Opens Investigation Against Boeing

Boeing is once again the focus of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) investigation after falsified inspection records were discovered at the company's 787 factories in Charleston, South Carolina. The latest chapter in Boeing's saga of problems and controversy began when employees at the 787 factories tampered with inspection records, as reported by the Seattle Times. The employees had skipped inspections involving proper bonding and electrical grounding at the 787's wing-to-fuselage joint. Boeing said it immediately informed regulators after the falsifications were uncovered. This revelation comes at a time when Boeing was already under pressure. The company has faced several challenges this year, including the FAA limiting the 737 MAX's production rate to monitor the manufacturing process. The Alaska Airlines incident, in which a door stopper was blown out of a Boeing 737 MAX 9, was a culmination of those problems. It is important to note that the current revelation is not related to recent claims made by Boeing whistleblowers. Individuals such as Josh Dean, formerly of Spirit AeroSystems, had raised concerns about the 737 MAX program before he was fired in April 2023. Another whistleblower, John Barnett, died in tragic circumstances in March. Recent events have once again put a spotlight on Boeing's internal processes and regulatory oversight. The FAA has announced that it will conduct a thorough investigation to ensure safety standards are met and confidence in Boeing's products is restored.

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Condor is celebrating a comeback in Cologne/Bonn

The holiday airline Condor has been present again at Cologne/Bonn Airport since May 9, 2024. The carrier operates a non-stop connection with the Airbus A320 aircraft. "With Condor's return to our airport, we can offer our passengers another attractive connection to the extremely popular travel destination Palma de Mallorca," emphasizes Thilo Schmid, CEO of Cologne/Bonn Airport GmbH. "We are very happy about the renewed partnership with Condor. In the future, we would like to expand the cooperation for the benefit of our passengers." Mallorca attracts travelers from all over the world all year round, especially from Germany. The largest Balearic island in the Mediterranean is known for its beautiful beaches, mild climate and vibrant nightlife, but also for its varied landscape and numerous cultural attractions, especially in the capital Palma. The flight time from Cologne/Bonn to Palma de Mallorca is approximately two and a half hours. Condor flies back from the holiday island to the Rhineland on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, analogous to the take-offs. An Airbus A320 is used.

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