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ACCIDENTS

Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 29, 2020
Remains of two U.S. service members retrieved from Afghan air crash site in Taliban territory
The United States recovered on Tuesday the remains of two personnel from a U.S. military aircraft that crashed in Afghanistan, American and Afghan officials have said.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jan 28, 2020
Fog likely to figure prominently in probe of Kobe Bryant copter crash
Weather conditions appear likely to come under the scrutiny of investigators probing the helicopter crash that killed former NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others near Los Angeles on Sunday, when overcast skies and fog grounded other aircraft.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 26, 2020
First test flight of Boeing's 777X jetliner is success
Boeing Co. successfully staged the first flight of the world's largest twin-engine jetliner on Saturday, a respite from the crisis over its smallest model, the grounded 737 Max.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 26, 2020
All crew rescued after U.S. Navy chopper crashes off Okinawa
Five crew members aboard a U.S. Navy MH-60S helicopter that crashed in the Philippine Sea east of Okinawa's main island are rescued with the help of the Self-Defense Forces.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 21, 2020
Boeing seeks to borrow $10 billion or more amid 737 Max crisis: CNBC
Boeing Co. is in talks with banks about borrowing $10 billion or more amid rising costs after the two fatal 737 Max crashes, CNBC reported on Monday citing people familiar with the matter.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 15, 2020
Boeing approaches Citi for new loan amid 737 Max crisis: sources
Boeing Co. is talking to a group of banks about a potential loan as it deals with the production halt of its grounded 737 Max jetliners, according to people familiar with the matter.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 13, 2020
Steve Mnuchin says Boeing woes could lop a half-point from U.S. GDP
Troubles at aircraft maker Boeing Co. could trim about half a point from U.S. GDP in 2020 but economic growth should still come in at about 2.5 percent, said Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 12, 2020
Condemnation, protests spread after Iran admits to shooting down airliner
Iran's admission that it shot down a Ukrainian airliner, killing all 176 aboard, has provoked international outrage and triggered protests against Iranian authorities in Tehran and other cities, including one in which Britain's ambassador was detained.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 10, 2020
Ukraine wants to search Iran plane crash site for missile debris
Ukraine outlined four potential scenarios on Thursday to explain the deadly crash of one of its airliners in Iran, including a missile strike and terrorism, as Iranian investigators said the plane was on fire before it fell to the ground.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 9, 2020
Western intelligence agencies see no signs Ukraine airliner was shot down, Canadian source says
The initial assessment of Western intelligence agencies is that a Ukrainian airliner that crashed in Iran on Wednesday was not brought down by a missile, said a Canadian security source.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jan 8, 2020
In U-turn, Boeing recommends 737 Max simulator training for pilots
Boeing Co. said on Tuesday it was recommending that airline pilots undergo simulator training before they resume flying the 737 Max, a shift from its previous position that pilots only needed computer-based training on new software following two fatal crashes.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 7, 2020
Peru highway crash involving bus kills at least 16, including two Germans
At least 16 people, including two Germans, died in a crash in southern Peru on Monday after a bus collided with other vehicles and rolled over, local police said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 7, 2020
American Airlines reaches settlement with Boeing for 737 Max compensation in 2019
American Airlines Group Inc. said on Monday it had reached a confidential agreement with Boeing Co, to address damages the airline incurred in 2019 due to the ongoing grounding of its fleet of Boeing 737 Max aircraft.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 6, 2020
Traffic deaths in Japan hit record low in 2019
The number of deaths in traffic accidents across Japan last year fell to 3,215, the fewest since officials started compiling comparable data in 1948, according to a National Police Agency report.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jan 6, 2020
Boeing and U.S. officials reviewing short-circuit threat on grounded 737 Max planes
Boeing Co. and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration have confirmed they are reviewing a wiring issue that could potentially cause a short circuit on the grounded 737 Max.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 27, 2019
Drones need tracking network for expanded flights, U.S. agency says
All but the smallest civilian drones would have to broadcast radio tracking data to ensure greater safety and prevent terrorism under a sweeping proposal unveiled by U.S. regulators on Thursday.
WORLD / Society
Dec 27, 2019
British authorities pick up 49 suspected migrants trying to cross Channel in small boats
British border and coast guard elements picked up 49 suspected migrants on Thursday as they were trying to cross the Channel from France in small boats, according to media reports.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 25, 2019
New Boeing CEO David Calhoun is hardened corporate crisis manager
Beleaguered Boeing Co. is putting its future in the hands of a turnaround veteran who has led several companies in crisis, cut his teeth at engine maker General Electric Co. and has spent a decade on the board of the world's largest plane-maker.

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