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Boeing names aerospace veteran Kelly Ortberg as new CEO

August 1, 2024
Boeing named a longtime aerospace industry veteran on Wednesday as its next chief executive, who will take over a company that has been rocked by legal, regulatory and production problems. Robert “Kelly” Ortberg, a former CEO at Boeing supplier Rockwell Collins, will succeed David Calhoun as CEO and president effective Aug. 8, the company said. Calhoun announced in March that he would retire…
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Boeing’s KC-46 has a new top-tier deficiency

August 1, 2024
DAYTON, Ohio — The Air Force and Boeing identified a new KC-46 deficiency this spring that’s causing damage to the tanker’s air system ducts — adding to the aircraft’s running list of unresolved, high-risk design flaws. The latest deficiency, designated a Category…
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This smart splitter solved my EV home charging needs without costly electrical work

August 1, 2024
Part of positive EV ownership is having a convenient home charging solution. While public charging stations are great for travel, home charging is both a time and cost savings. The NeoCharge Smart Splitter has been key for making home EV charging smooth for me. Adding a second 240V outlet to my house as a renter is a tall order. Continually swapping the dryer plug and mobile charging plug is…
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'Crypto President High Tops' — Trump Reveals Limited Edition Bitcoin Sneakers

August 1, 2024
Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced through a recent post on Truth Social that he is launching a line of Bitcoin-themed sneakers. “Just spoke at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday. It was GREAT! Get your Bitcoin Sneakers now. These are Limited Edition, they are each numbered, and you can now pay with Bitcoin or your favorite Crypto,” Trump said. Trump’s…
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Air Force picks five firms to build autonomy package for drone wingmen

July 30, 2024
DAYTON, Ohio — The Air Force has chosen five companies to build the autonomy system that will underpin the first batch of its uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft fleet, according to a service official. Voorheis, program executive officer for fighters and advanced aircraft, described the autonomy package as the “brains” of the Air Force’s future Collaborative Combat Aircraft, or CCA…
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