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FreightWaves Classics/Pioneers: Women made their marks on aviation history (Part 3 – the 1930s-1940s)

Olive Ann and Walter Beech look over a sea of airplanes under construction. (Photo: Textron Aviation)

International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the economic, political and social achievements of women, began on March 8, 1911. Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in March in the United States since 1987.

To help celebrate Women’s History Month, FreightWaves Classics will continue to profile a number of women who made contributions to transportation during the month of March.

Women have made history...

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Boeing takes $2.4B loss in Q2 due to COVID-19

Boeing

Aircraft manufacturer Boeing (NYSE: BA) reported a $2.4 billion net loss in revenue for the second quarter of 2020, which it attributes to the significant hit to the aviation industry by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Commercial aircraft deliveries across the board fell by more than half during the first half of 2020, compared to the same period last year. Boeing’s popular 737 MAX was grounded more than a year ago after two deadly crashes within five months.

In addition, airlines are...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/boeing-takes-24b-loss-in-q2-due-to-covid-19

Senators blast FAA ‘stonewalling’ 737 MAX investigation

Large bald man, the head of the FAA, speaks before congressional committee.

Federal Aviation Administration chief Stephen Dickson on Wednesday acknowledged that the agency and Boeing (NYSE: BA) made mistakes in the development of the 737 MAX, and said he is committed to improving the certification process and that the plane must go through several more review steps before it can be recertified for commercial service.

During a hearing that got testy at times, members of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee accused the FAA of “stonewalling” their...

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