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Indian Express
4 hours ago
- General
- Indian Express
Gaurav Taneja, aka Flying Beast, reveals ‘every flight has snags' but airlines have ‘habit' of ignoring safety issues
While dissecting the recent Air India Flight 171 crash, YouTuber Gaurav Taneja ruled out several theories that are being floated online. He had initially suggested that the only way a Boeing 787 could crash in the way that Flight 171 did is if it experienced a dual engine failure. In a recent video, he seemed to point in the direction of pilot error, as he suggested that one of the pilots might have killed the wrong engine after takeoff, assuming that one had already died on the runway. In the same video, he ruled out bad weather, stating the data that is publicly available about the conditions on the fateful day of June 12. Taneja also spoke about safety standards in Indian aviation. Some years ago, he blew the whistle on practices that he perceived to be unsafe at Air Asia, and was fired from his position. Taneja is a graduate of IIT Kharagpur, and worked as a commercial pilot for a decade before becoming a full-time YouTuber. In his new video about the Air India Flight 171 crash, which claimed 270 lives, he said, 'In the event of bad weather, the aircraft warns the pilots to either delay takeoff or abort takeoff… A 787 has two radars, one on the left and one on the right. For dispatch, it is necessary for at least one to be functional.' Also read – 'Pilots know something that public doesn't' about Air India 171 crash, says Gaurav Taneja, aka Flying Beast: 'They are refusing to fly' Taneja then explained the concept of Minimum Equipment List (MEL). 'If the aircraft has 100 pieces of equipment, the rulebook says that it can function even if 30 of them have failed. For instance, an aircraft can fly safely with even one functional weather radar. This is made to operationally assist the airline. Let's go with the theory than one engine failed on the ground and the other failed after takeoff… This theory makes a little sense. But this is extremely rare. I've been researching for so many days, and it still doesn't make full sense,' he said. Taneja then moved on to the MCAS, a system that was introduced by Boeing some years ago, and was discovered to be the cause behind two 737 Max aircraft crashing. Subsequently, the entire fleet was grounded. 'Boeing was in a close battle with Airbus, and Airbus took the lead after the launch of the A320. To compete with them, Boeing unveiled the 737 Max, and decided that pilots can safely fly the aircraft with just a two-hour iPad training. They neglected to inform pilots about the MCAS system, which automatically deployed if an aircraft's nose tilted up abnormally. But pilots didn't know, and their aircraft was automatically pointing downwards because of the MCAS. This resulted in two crashes. Perhaps a different software issue could have caused the Air India crash?' Moving on to safety standards, he said, 'A pilot told me that aircraft are in 'a pathetic state'. Remember I told you about the MELs, and that a plane can fly with even one working radar? These snags are quite common. Every flight has snags. But they have a habit of overlooking these snags. The on-ground engineer will tell you that they are giving a temporary okay, they know and the airline knows that the snag will appear during the flight. Every snag that happens, a live report goes to the company. The company knows everything. The company is okaying these snags despite knowing about them, and leaving it to the pilot to deal with these snags during the flight.' Read more – 'An act of sabotage is an act of terrorism against India': Gaurav Taneja says he'll 'lose his mind' if this Air India 171 theory is true Making it clear that he wants to avoid legal trouble and that he is purely presenting theories, he continued, 'It's a sad state of affairs… 90 MELs per sector are common. They get three-page-long MEL lists; most of them have to do with issues like seats not reclining, in-flight entertainment not working, someone's remote not working… It is the pilot's job to go through that three-page MEL list and figure out what the real issues could be… It is not possible for any pilot to go through all these pages.' He cited internal politics between the departments as one of the reasons why this responsibility is handed over to pilots… It's understandable if an airline wants to hide the truth about internal issues with an aircraft, but at least they package the outside really well. If an airline can't even conceal superficial faults, imagine what's happening on the inside.' Previously, Taneja had cited MELs as a major issue, and had praised pilots for standing up and refusing to fly allegedly unsafe aircraft in the aftermath of the crash. Several flights have been cancelled in the days since the crash. On Saturday, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordered immediate action against three senior Air India officials following 'serious and repeated violations,' the Hindustan Times reported.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Singular Research Reports on Quantum BioPharma Ltd.'s Strategic Advances and Pipeline Progress
Los Angeles, California--(Newsfile Corp. - June 18, 2025) - Singular Research, a leading provider of independent research on small-cap companies, today released its analysis of Quantum BioPharma Ltd.'s (NASDAQ: QNTM) continued progress across its innovative pipeline of treatments for brain disorders and alcohol health. A link to the report is available here: Clinical Development Milestones Quantum BioPharma has achieved significant progress with its FSD202 program, receiving human ethics review committee (HREC) approval for a Phase 2 clinical trial targeting nociplastic pain in patients with Idiopathic Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). The randomized, double-blind trial will enroll 60 patients who will receive FSD202 or placebo twice daily for 56 consecutive days, with the primary outcome measuring decrease in average daily pain intensity from baseline to Day 28. This advancement addresses a significant unmet medical need, as no cure currently exists for MCAS, and FSD202 has potential applications across a wide range of inflammatory diseases. The Company continues to advance its flagship Lucid-MS program, expecting to file an IND application package for Lucid-21-302 with the U.S. FDA in Q4 2025. A successful IND filing would represent a critical validation milestone and enable advancement to Phase 2 trials for this proprietary compound designed to treat progressive Multiple Sclerosis through a non-immunomodulatory approach. To support this development, Quantum BioPharma has initiated a joint study with Massachusetts General Hospital using PET imaging to evaluate Lucid-MS efficacy, with the first patient already scanned using this technique as a potential biomarker. Strategic Business Developments The Company's subsidiary Celly Nutrition has changed its name to Unbuzzd Wellness Inc. and engaged leading audit firm MNP LLP to conduct PCAOB audits in preparation for a potential initial public offering. This IPO preparation will provide access to capital for enhanced marketing and distribution of the unbuzzd™ formulation, a natural product designed to expedite alcohol metabolism and reduce Blood Alcohol Content. Quantum BioPharma maintains a 20.11% stake in Unbuzzd Wellness, positioning the Company to benefit from the subsidiary's growth trajectory. Quantum BioPharma has continued diversifying its treasury holdings toward Bitcoin, with total BTC investment reaching $5 million as of June 10, 2025. Additionally, the Company announced plans for a special dividend comprising Contingent Value Rights (CVRs) to be issued on a 1:1 basis to shareholders. These CVRs are linked to potential litigation proceeds exceeding $700 million related to alleged stock manipulation, with each CVR entitling holders to a pro rata share of 10-50% of any proceeds received. Q1 2025 Financial Performance Quantum BioPharma reported no revenues for Q1 2025 as the Company remains in clinical development stage. General and administrative expenses decreased 31% to $1.32 million compared to Q1 2024, reflecting disciplined cost management while advancing clinical programs. Research and development expenditure increased significantly to $1.65 million, reflecting reinitiated development efforts for the FSD202 drug candidate. The Company maintained cash and cash equivalents of $3.5 million as of March 31, 2025, with management confirming sufficient liquidity to advance clinical assets and meet operational requirements through Q1 2027. Pipeline Overview Quantum BioPharma maintains a robust pipeline addressing critical unmet medical needs across brain disorders and alcohol health. The Company's lead programs include Lucid-MS, a proprietary compound for progressive Multiple Sclerosis utilizing a unique non-immunomodulatory approach; FSD202, an ultra-micronized palmitoylethanolamide formulation targeting MCAS and other inflammatory diseases; and unbuzzd™, a natural formulation designed to expedite alcohol metabolism and reduce Blood Alcohol Content. Research Methodology: Singular Research conducts comprehensive analysis using risk-adjusted discounted cash flow models and peer comparable methodologies to evaluate clinical-stage biotechnology companies. The firm maintains Buy-Venture rating reflecting the early-stage nature and significant potential of Quantum BioPharma's innovative pipeline. Contact: Singular Research818-222-6234research@ About Singular Research Singular Research aims to be the most trusted supplier of independent research, providing unbiased research on small-cap companies. Visit for more information. About Quantum BioPharma Ltd. Quantum BioPharma Ltd. (NASDAQ: QNTM) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to pioneering treatments for critical gaps in brain disorders and alcohol health. The Company's pipeline includes innovative therapies targeting Multiple Sclerosis, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, and alcohol metabolism enhancement. Disclaimer: This press release contains forward-looking statements and analysis based on current information. Actual results may differ materially from those projected. 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Time of India
14-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
From Dreamliner to nightmare: The warnings Boeing may have missed as Air India crash rekindles old fears
Before every flight, cabin crew ask passengers to pay attention to safety demonstrations, an assurance that procedures are in place and risks are minimized. But a 2022 Netflix documentary on the inner workings of Boeing claimed that despite employees having raised alarms for years, many of those warnings were not always met with appropriate internal actions. After the Air India Boeing 787-8 crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, the Netflix documentary, Downfall: The Case Against Boeing , has once again become an important reminder on the questions that have been raised on Boeing's safety culture over the years. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Wärmepumpe lohnt sicht nur – wenn Ihr Haus diese Kriterien erfüllt! heizexperte Mehr erfahren Undo While investigators are still working to determine the cause of the crash, the tragedy has placed renewed attention on Boeing's internal practices and oversight history. The company's record with the 787 had been largely free of major incidents until now. Over 1,100 Dreamliners are currently flying, part of a wider fleet of over 2,500 units sold globally. Also Read: India's aviation boom is flying on fumes Live Events Yet for close observers of the company, this accident cannot be viewed in isolation. Since 2018, Boeing has faced public scrutiny over safety gaps exposed by whistleblowers, regulatory probes, and two earlier 737 Max crashes. These developments, highlighted in testimony and documentary investigations, suggest that pressures to meet production goals may have come at the cost of engineering safeguards. Though no direct connection has yet been made between those earlier lapses and the recent Air India crash , Boeing's broader safety culture remains under the spotlight. Internal warnings ignored As shown in the Netflix documentary Downfall: The Case Against Boeing , engineers and managers at Boeing had flagged safety issues long before recent crashes. These concerns intensified after two deadly 737 Max crashes between 2018 and 2019, which killed 346 people. The documentary and the investigation documents cited revealed how the company had hidden critical design flaws to avoid costly pilot retraining. Internal memos showed Boeing downplayed problems with its MCAS system, the software that contributed to both crashes. 'If we emphasize MCAS as a new function, there may be greater certification and training impact,' one internal note said. Another read, 'Externally, we would communicate it is an addition to Speed Trim. Internally continue using the acronym MCAS.' As Peter DeFazio, A senior U.S. House Democrat who oversaw a massive investigation into the Boeing 737 MAX, put it bluntly: 'Everybody at Boeing knew you can't have pilot retraining. No matter what we do, no matter how we change this plane, we've gotta pretend it's the same plane as the predecessor.' According to the documentary, one internal test found that if pilots took longer than 10 seconds to respond to MCAS failure, the outcome could be catastrophic. Yet, the system relied on a single angle-of-attack sensor, considered a basic violation of aviation safety norms. Also Read: Air India Crash- Eight Boeing 787 jets inspected so far, full fleet surveillance underway, says Aviation Minister 'You never ever have a safety-critical system that has a single point of failure,' DeFazio noted. Small incidents like bird strikes or even balloons could disable the sensor. Captain Dan Carey said, 'Believe it or not, we hit balloons, we hit birds, these things are not uncommon.' The production line that couldn't stop Even as design shortfalls were being exposed, Boeing's troubles kept piling on. Inside its factories, especially after the McDonnell Douglas merger, priorities shifted from safety to delivery deadlines. As Edward Pierson, former senior manager at Boeing's 737 factory in Renton testified, 'I had grown gravely concerned that Boeing was prioritizing production speed over quality and safety.' In 2018, as Boeing chased aggressive production targets, key safety metrics collapsed. Pierson pointed to rising metrics like 'Jobs Behind Schedule' and drops in 'Roll Out on Time,' combined with excessive overtime, causing what he called a dangerous mix of fatigue and process breakdowns. 'Workmanship mistakes, missed inspection items, incomplete paperwork, or failure to follow established test procedures, all of which add considerable risk to the safety of airplanes,.' Pierson said. Safety culture undermined Boeing's culture once encouraged people to raise safety concerns. But that shifted after McDonnell Douglas took over. John Barnett, who worked as a quality manager, described in the documentary how things changed: 'If something's not right, you need to find it and get it fixed. But instead of fixing problems, everything was about speed. You can't stop. You can't slow down,' Barnett said. 'Every time I'd raise my hand, they would attack the messenger and ignore the message.' Michael Goldfarb, a former Boeing safety expert, said the company's culture shifted after the merger. 'Historically, Boeing was a culture of telling bad news. Now it became a problem that you do not bring bad news to the boss.' Marginalized inspectors and hidden risks At Boeing's Charleston plant, which produces significant portions of the Dreamliner's fuselage, the pressure to move fast led to the marginalization of inspectors. The facility is responsible for assembling major sections of the 787, including the mid-body and aft-body fuselage structures, before final assembly. Cynthia Kitchens, who worked there between 2009 and 2016, recalled, 'They have one quality person for almost a whole building on each shift. We used to have 15.' The pressure to prioritize speed was captured in secret recordings from inside the Charleston plant. An undercover worker, as shown in the documentary, spoke to colleagues who openly admitted cutting corners: Hidden camera recordings at the plant revealed how some workers skipped safety steps to save time. One mechanic said, 'They didn't put a shim on the landing gear yesterday. On the lugs. The night shift didn't.' The colleague's reaction: 'Oh, f***.' The reason: 'They said we don't have time to f***ing put it on. Debris left inside planes Shortcuts had dangerous consequences. Barnett described daily discoveries of foreign object debris inside completed aircraft, recalling, 'Every day, we were finding crap on airplanes that people were leaving. There were drawings, tools, and fasteners.' For Barnett, One incident stood out: 'There was this one 787, and after a test flight, they found a ladder inside the horizontal stabilizer. All it would have taken was that ladder to fall up against the jackscrew assembly, and that plane would have been history.' He added: 'These are pictures of metal shavings in wire bundles. These shavings can cause a fire or a short. These aircraft fly by wire, if you have a short, it could cause malfunctions in your instruments, your landing gear, everything that runs by wire would be affected.' Whistleblowers faced retaliation when they tried to formally report concerns. 'My pay was docked for putting quality concerns in writing. They told us flat out they do not want anything in documentation so they can maintain culpable deniability,' Barnett said. Concerns about Air India deliveries Two people familiar with the Charleston 787 plant told The American Prospect that some of their deepest safety concerns involved planes delivered to Air India. At the Charleston plant, Cynthia Kitchens kept meticulous records of her time inside Boeing, including one document listing 11 Dreamliners that troubled her most. Six of them were sold to Air India. When she asked her manager if he'd let his children fly on those aircraft, he replied: 'Cindy, none of these planes are staying in America, they're all going overseas.' As per one of investigators, who worked on the documentary, employees were particularly anxious about three Air India planes scheduled for delivery in early 2014. These aircraft required rework at Boeing's Everett union facility before delivery, as per The Prospect . The Air India Dreamliner that crashed in Ahmedabad was delivered from Everett on January 31, 2014, its mid- and aft-fuselages built in Charleston. Boeing's response to MAX's investigation In response to longstanding safety concerns, the then Boeing CEO David Calhoun, during his testimony before the U.S. Senate on June 18, 2024, acknowledged the company's past failures and said, 'Much has been said about Boeing's culture. We've heard those concerns loud and clear. Our culture is far from perfect, but we are taking action and making progress.' Calhoun added that Boeing has implemented safety stand-downs, brought in external experts, and asked every employee to act as an "aviation safety advocate" to strengthen oversight and quality across its operations. However, with Kelly Ortberg now leading Boeing, the crash involving the Air India Dreamliner presents a critical test for the company's stated reforms and its commitment to safety over speed.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Mass. education secretary addresses graduation policy changes in Holyoke
HOLYOKE, Mass. (WWLP) – Earning a high school diploma in Massachusetts looks a lot different now. This comes in response to ballot question number 2, part of November 5th's state election. Healey calls for Job Corps reopening Patrick Tutwiler, The Massachusetts Secretary of Education, was in Holyoke on Thursday. He heard out the concerns from educators and parents on the new graduation requirements. The graduating classes of 2026 and 2027 will be required to complete specific courses to receive a diploma. 'What we're doing now is taking the input, researching to understand how we want to shift and sort of reform the high school experience, and in the form of graduation requirements,' Tutwiler states. Students are still required to take the MCAS exam. However, their scores will not be used as a requirement to graduate. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Indian Express
05-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Boeing to pay over $1 billion to avoid criminal trial in 737 Max crash cases
Boeing has agreed to pay $1.1 billion to settle a US Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into two deadly crashes involving its 737 Max aircraft that killed a total of 346 people. The settlement, announced this week, would allow the aerospace giant to avoid a criminal fraud trial that was scheduled to begin on 23 June, pending approval from a federal judge. A Boeing spokesperson stated, 'Boeing is committed to complying with its obligations under this resolution, which include a substantial additional fine and commitments to further institutional improvements and investments.' The deal includes several financial components: The settlement follows two similar and devastating crashes involving Boeing's 737 Max jets: Both incidents were linked to faulty flight control systems, specifically the aircraft's Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS), which repeatedly forced the planes into nose-dives. Boeing has publicly acknowledged the need for change. 'We are deeply sorry for their losses, and remain committed to honouring their loved ones' memories by pressing forward with the broad and deep changes to our company,' the company said in a statement. If the court approves the settlement, Boeing will avoid criminal prosecution. (With inputs from BBC)
