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A Lufthansa Boeing 787 Dreamliner nose landing gear collapsed while at a gate in Frankfurt, injuring several employees.
The aircraft, a Boeing 787-9, was awaiting a flight to Los Angeles when the gear failed.
Boeing said it is aware of the incident and is supporting its customer as investigators review the event.
The aircraft had entered service in February and had flown 137 times since delivery in January.
Investigators will examine maintenance history, system records, and flight data to determine the cause.
The incident follows a history of quality-control issues on the 787 program, though officials say it is not a safety risk to in-service aircraft.
Lufthansa and authorities are investigating the cause of the nose gear collapse.
The aircraft was one of the newest in Lufthansa’s fleet, delivered in January.
No immediate safety risk to other aircraft was reported, authorities indicated.
The 787 Dreamliner has faced prior production and quality-control challenges, according to the report.

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SpaceX CEO and analysts describe Starship as a potential global rapid-transit network that could move people across Earth in about one hour or less.
Projected routes show dramatic time savings, with estimates like London to New York at 29 minutes and Sydney to London at 51 minutes.
Starship would travel on a suborbital trajectory, spending portions in microgravity during rapid point-to-point trips.
The initiative faces infrastructure challenges, including offshore launch sites and new safety and regulatory requirements.
Experts note the program would reshape the aerospace and airline markets, potentially challenging Boeing and Airbus.
SpaceX's broader ambitions include Starlink and the emerging space economy beyond rockets.
The article notes that a full business case for Earth-to-Earth travel has not been published by SpaceX.
Officials emphasize the need for regulatory approval and safety certifications for offshore operations.
Industry experts compare Starship's potential to disrupt long-haul aviation markets against current fleet and demand patterns.
The piece frames Starship as part of SpaceX's broader strategy to shape the future of transportation, not just spaceflight.

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Boeing will start building new 737 Max planes on July 6 at a new Everett final assembly line north of Seattle.
The Everett line is expected to boost Max production to 52 jets per month, starting next year.
Boeing is currently producing about 47 Maxes per month after ramping from 42 earlier this year.
The Federal Aviation Administration previously capped production after a door plug incident prompted safety reviews.
Ortberg said the company has improved the production system to avoid pushing work prematurely on the line.
Boeing has set a long-term goal of 63 jets per month if the supply chain can support it.
The new line will start with the 737 Max 10, a stretch version awaiting FAA certification.
The 737 Max 10 deliveries depend on FAA certification later this year.
CEO Kelly Ortberg discussed the line’s role in improving Boeing’s safety and quality track record.

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