Tag: Boeing

Boeing to attempt second Starliner test flight after bungled debut mission

But the test flight probably won't take place until the fall at the earliest

Boeing acknowledges 49 ‘gaps in testing’ in NASA Starliner test flight failure

NASA has generated a list of actions to follow to prevent future issues

Boeing admits to ‘gaps’ in its testing of troubled Starliner capsule

Company will 'rebuild trust' through more rigorous testing in the future

Boeing 737 Max: Debris found in some of the jets’ fuel tanks

The discovery of debris in some 737 Max fuel tanks is the latest setback for Boeing's beleaguered aircraft.

Boeing Starliner valve mapping error could have brought down the spacecraft

Starliner experienced not only a timing error during its orbital test flight, but also a thruster issue.

Boeing’s Starliner had a far more serious issue during its debut flight

A second software problem found during the Starliner's debut flight could have led to the loss of the capsule.

737 Max: Boeing working to fix another issue with its troubled aircraft

Boeing is working to sort out yet another software issue found on its grounded 737 Max passenger plane.

Boeing hails first test flight of 777X, world’s largest twin-engine jet

Boeing on Saturday sent its new 777X aircraft on its first test flight ahead of deployment possibly next year.

Boeing says 737 Max will stay grounded until at least mid-2020

Boeing hoped its troubled 737 Max plane might get permission to fly again this month, but it isn't happening.

See video of Boeing’s Starliner orbital flight test from inside the capsule

Starliner may not have made it to the correct orbit, but it did capture stunning footage of Earth from space.

Boeing discovers another potential issue with the troubled 737 Max

Boeing's 737 Max jets remain grounded following two fatal crashes involving the aircraft. As it works to fix the software that contributed to the disasters, it's discovered another potential issue.

Boeing successfully landed its troubled Starliner capsule today

On its first orbital test flight, Boeing's Starliner entered the wrong orbit and did not reach its destination. The craft headed back to Earth and landed safely early on Sunday morning.

Rosie the Astronaut is heading to space on Boeing’s Starliner

Boeing’s Starliner capsule is set to make its first orbital test flight on Friday. It’s heading to the ISS with 600 pounds of supplies on board. And a mannequin called Rosie.

Boeing’s Starliner is making its first orbital test flight. Here’s how to watch

Boeing will launch the Starliner capsule on its first orbital test flight to the International Space Station on December 20, and we've got the details about how to watch.

Boeing to suspend production of troubled 737 Max aircraft next month

With the Federal Aviation Administration yet to complete its review of the design changes made to Boeing's troubled 737 Max plane, the manufacturer says it will suspend its production in January 2020.

Boeing’s first Starliner orbital test flight delayed due to rocket issue

Boeing's Starliner space capsule was due to make its first orbital test flight to the International Space Station on December 17, but an issue with the Atlas V launch rocket has caused a delay.

Boeing’s Starliner capsule attached to Atlas rocket ahead of first test flight

Boeing's new Starliner capsule is connected to the rocket which will launch it on its first orbital test flight in a few weeks' time as part of NASA's commercial crew program.

Loose pin responsible for Boeing Starliner failing to deploy parachute in test

Boeing has identified the part which lead to a parachute failing to deploy during a test of its Starliner capsule which will ferry astronauts to the International Space Station.

Boeing wants to get to the moon in as few steps as possible

Boeing proposed a human lander that would deliver astronauts to the moon in just five steps. The proposal is part of NASA’s Artemis program and is meant to reduce the number of segments that need to be sent into orbit.

Watch Boeing’s Starliner crew capsule hit 650 mph in critical test

Boeing deemed a launch abort test of its Starliner crew capsule a success on Monday, but it didn’t go entirely to plan as one of its parachutes failed to deploy when it returned to the ground.

Here’s how to watch Boeing’s Starliner crew capsule abort system test on Monday

On Monday, Boeing will perform a key test of its Starliner crew capsule. We've got the details about the test and where you can watch it.

Flying taxis: Kitty Hawk and Boeing team up on urban mobility

The day when we can hop into a compact, electric, autonomous flying machine to zip across town edged a little close this week when Boeing announced a new partnership with Kitty Hawk, a startup that's working on such an aircraft.

If you want to visit the ISS, you’d better start saving. And working out, too

The International Space Station (ISS) will soon begin accepting space tourists. But not just anyone will be allowed on board -- there will be a strict set of training requirements for potential astronauts, NASA told Digital Trends.

Boeing shows off Starliner test ahead of launch this summer

Ahead of its planned debut launch in August, Boeing has shared a video of its CST-100 Starliner capsule undergoing a recent parachute test in which it was dropped from a high-altitude balloon.The post Boeing shows off Starliner test ahead of launch this summer appeared first on Digital Trends.

Everything you need to know about the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft

Two recent crashes involving Boeing 737 MAX planes have raised fears about whether these planes are safe to fly. Here's everything you need to know about the technology onboard the planes and what went wrong to cause these two tragedies.The post Everything you need to know about the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft appeared first on Digital Trends.

Boeing’s astronaut taxi is a go, will launch a test flight next month

Boeing had problems with the development of their spacecraft, the Starliner, when a propellant leak occurred during testing last year. But now the craft is ready for its first test flight.The post Boeing’s astronaut taxi is a go, will launch a test flight next month appeared first on Digital Trends.

Boeing enters the autonomous flying taxi race with first successful test flight

Boeing has completed the first test flight for its very own vertical takeoff and landing electric air taxi. The flying demo took place this week at an airport outside of Washington DC.The post Boeing enters the autonomous flying taxi race with first successful test flight appeared first on Digital Trends.

SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule to take test flight on January 7, 2019

Elon Musk's SpaceX company will sent its Crew Dragon capsule on its maiden test flight on January 7, 2019. The first flight will be called the Demo-1, and the capsule will be launched stop a Falcon 9 rocket.The post SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule to take test flight on January 7, 2019 appeared first on Digital Trends.

Astronauts install hi-def docking cameras for Crew Dragon, Starliner capsules

In preparation for the commercial crewed modules that will arrive at the International Space Station soon, astronauts took a lengthy spacewalk to install some crucial equipment to the docking module.The post Astronauts install hi-def docking cameras for Crew Dragon, Starliner capsules appeared first on Digital Trends.

Check out these wacky designs in Boeing’s $2 million passenger drone contest

Check out these weird and wonderful passenger drone designs that could one day be transporting us around our cities. The 10 winners of the Boeing-sponsored contest now have nine months to build prototypes.The post Check out these wacky designs in Boeing’s $2 million passenger drone contest appeared first on Digital Trends.

NASA may extend ISS stays following crew vehicle delays

SpaceX and Boeing are both contracted to develop vehicles to carry US astronauts to and from low Earth orbit, a

NASA wants to make the first Starliner test flight a fully operational mission

NASA's contract with Soyuz expires next year, and the agency wants to accelerate the timeline to certify private companies like Boeing and SpaceX to transport astronauts to and from the International Space Station.The post NASA wants to make the first Starliner test flight a fully operational mission appeared first on Digital Trends.