Before Ethiopian crash, Boeing resisted pilots' calls for aggressive steps on 737 Max
NYT: Pilots pressed Boeing for an urgent fix after Lion Air crash. Executives resisted.
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Emirates profit tumbles to lowest in a decade
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Jetstar landing scare: Report finds approach too low
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Virgin Australia defers Boeing 737MAX order
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Air NZ turns to consultants to chop costs
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Regulator delivers verdict on Boeing 737 Max training
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Emirates cuts back NZ flight due to Dubai runway work
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