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Months Before Ethiopian Crash, Boeing Turned Aside Carrier’s Questions

Ethiopian Airlines appeared to foresee the deadly confusion its pilots would face if flawed software in the Boeing 737 Max failed. Boeing chose not to provide the guidance that the carrier was seeking.

By Mark Walker and James Glanz

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Months Before Ethiopian Crash, Boeing Turned Aside Carrier’s Questions

Ethiopian Airlines appeared to foresee the deadly confusion its pilots would face if flawed software in the Boeing 737 Max failed. Boeing chose not to provide the guidance that the carrier was seeking.

By Mark Walker and James Glanz

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Lufthansa Says Apple AirTags Are Once Again Allowed in Checked Bags

The airline reversed itself Wednesday, saying it had consulted with German aviation authorities, who agreed that Bluetooth trackers were safe for passengers to use.

By Daniel Victor and Patrick LaForge

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Lufthansa Says Passengers Can’t Use Apple AirTags to Track Checked Bags

It appears to be the sole airline saying that international standards don’t allow passengers to use the Bluetooth devices in the cargo hold. Apple said that regulators allow their use for all baggage.

By Daniel Victor

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