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Qantas’ safety record is under scrutiny following a string of technical problems

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Since the middle of last week, the Australian airline has experienced a string of in-flight problems, beginning with a mayday alarm and engine shutdown on a flight from Auckland to Sydney.

After a flurry of mechanical failures, Qantas Airways Ltd., the airline with the exceptional safety record that Hollywood made famous, is back in the spotlight.

Since the middle of last week, the Australian airline has experienced a string of in-flight problems, beginning with a mayday alarm and engine shutdown on a flight from Auckland to Sydney. Since then, at least four aircraft have made a U-turn due to issues with the wing flaps, the warning indicator lights, or cabin odours. All of the aircraft safely landed.

The string of accidents is especially upsetting for an airline that has worked hard to establish and promote a reputation for safety. When Dustin Hoffman’s character in the 1988 film Rainman stated that Qantas was the only airline he would fly, the standard that the company had never experienced a catastrophic jet disaster entered popular culture.

The question of whether Qantas has lost its safety edge after repeated cost cuts and job losses under Chief Executive Officer Alan Joyce, or if it has just had a bad week, is still relevant more than three decades later.

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In any case, months after it seemed to have fixed a humiliating string of cancellations, delays, and baggage losses, the most popular airline in Australia is once again under investigation as a result of the new issues. The airline’s problems are once again being attributed to Joyce, who over his 14 years in charge built a reputation for cutting costs in order to generate big profits.

The Qantas Group, which includes low-cost airline Jetstar, averages about 60 mid-air turnbacks each year. There have been at least four in the past five days. The frequency of the about-turns fuels criticism that the aircraft are increasingly showing their age.

The age of Qantas’ fleet doesn’t help matters, an aviation expert has said. “It’s just a series of events that are close together by coincidence,” he said. The Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association says the age of the fleet is part of the problem.

“It would be preferable to everyone if the aircraft were a little bit newer,” Qantas safety officer says. The older the parts, the more likely they are to fail, Purvinas says. Australia’s aviation regulator has given the airline its seal of approval.

Qantas Domestic CEO Andrew David said there are no issues at the airline. “Our pilots are trained always to err on the side of caution,” David said. The stock has risen almost 10% this month to be trading near its highest in three years.

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Regarding Biden’s ‘worst’ SOTU speech, Donald Trump made the absurd assertion that ‘He was higher than a kite’.

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Former US President Donald Trump criticized Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech, describing it as the worst he’s ever seen.

In an interview with Hugh Hewitt, the GOP leader mentioned reports of a cocaine drug recovered from the White House in July last year.

Trump criticized Biden for being “higher than a kite” and “all jacked up” during his SOTU speech last month, suggesting he may be using cocaine.

Trump criticized the speaker’s high-pitched delivery, calling it the worst he’s ever seen.

The discovery of cocaine at the White House is causing speculation about a potential conspiracy.

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He claimed that Biden is being aided by his appearance of falling asleep most of the time.

Trump demanded a drug test for Biden before a debate, stating he wants to ensure debates with him are drug-free. He believes debates should be drug-tested.

Trump’s claim that Biden was high during his State of the Union address is unsupported by Republicans and critics, who speculate about his energy source.

In July 2023, a white substance was found in a cubby near the White House’s West Executive door, identified as cocaine. The US Secret Service investigated and sent the materials to the FBI for further examination. However, no latent fingerprints were found, leading to the closure of the inquiry.

In March, Biden emphasized that any debate with Trump is contingent on his behavior.

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Biden responded to Trump’s challenge to debates anytime, anywhere, anyplace, which they both debated twice during the 2020 campaign, with a third postponed.

Trump, the GOP presidential candidate, has made false claims about Biden’s drug use.

In 2016, Trump was reportedly seen repeatedly sniffing during a presidential debate, leading some to speculate he was using cocaine.

Actor Carrie Fisher and former Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean claimed that Trump was under the influence of cocaine.

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In a possible April Fools’ tweet, Elon Musk advances his anti-woke Disney agenda by saying, “Can’t wait to work with…”

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Elon Musk expressed excitement about joining Disney as their Chief Deployment and Integration Officer, addressing criticisms of Bob Iger and Kathleen Kennedy.

Elon Musk, the SpaceX founder, used April Fools’ day to express his frustration with Disney’s ‘woke Disney’ agenda, using an idiosyncratic move to double down on his Disney hate train.

He expressed excitement to join Disney as their Chief Deployment and Integration Officer on X, a departure from his usual online attacks on the mass media company.

Elon Musk has criticized Disney CEO Bob Iger for the company’s content and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) approach, but also expressed excitement to collaborate with Iger and Kathleen Kennedy to make their content more woke.

Who is Kathleen Kennedy?

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Lucasfilm president Kennedy has faced criticism for her rapid expansion of the Star Wars franchise, with new projects always available. Critics accuse her of infusing the ‘woke’ narrative into the franchise, despite her role in managing the beloved franchise.

Disney executives, including CEO Bob Iger, addressed the failing diversity efforts in a South Park special and a ‘Joining the Panderverse’ special, highlighting hyperbolic responses to the record.

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Elon Musk’s recent tweet, curated on April Fools’ Day, reveals deep-seated sour relations with the media company and its associates.

Lucasfilm terminated its contract with Star Wars alum Gina Carano in 2021 after she shared a heated post on social media expressing her right-wing opinions. Carano claimed that the government made Jews hated by their neighbors for being Jews, which is similar to hating someone for their political views. This was not the first remark of her kind.

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In February 2024, she sued Lucasfilm and Disney for firing her from The Mandalorian, with Elon Musk financially supporting her case.

He alleged Disney’s diversity guidelines for content were enforced by DEI Gestapo, conflating them with Nazi Germany’s secret police.

Disney boycotted Elon Musk’s microblogging platform towards 2023, halting posts and responding to his controversial claims.

In December, Musk criticized Disney for having a content problem, stating that their entire upcoming slate is unwatchable and they are the world’s biggest example of go woke, go broke.

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US claims there is no proof the Ukrainian government was involved in the Moscow terror assault.

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The United States strongly condemns the “heinous” terrorist attack by ISIS at Crocus City Hall music venue near Moscow.

The US has confirmed that ISIS carried out the Moscow concert hall attack, stating that there is no evidence linking the Ukrainian government to the incident.

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed that the terrorist attack was carried out by ISIS, a claim that Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledges.

The speaker emphasized that the terrorist attack was carried out by ISIS, and that there is no evidence linking the Ukrainian government to the incident.

Karine Jean-Pierre expressed her deepest condolences to those who lost loved ones and were injured in the horrific attack.

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She emphasized that she continues to strongly condemn the terrorist attack in Moscow.

Pierre stated that ISIS is solely responsible for the situation in Russia, as they informed Americans and conducted a public advisory on March 7.

The concert hall was targeted in a massive terror attack, resulting in the deaths of at least 133 people.

The US strongly condemns the “heinous” terrorist attack by ISIS at Crocus City Hall near Moscow and offers condolences to the families affected.

White House Press Secretary Karine Jeane-Pierre referred to ISIS as a “common terrorist enemy” and emphasized its need for global defeat.

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The US condemns the Moscow terrorist attack, offering deep condolences to those who lost loved ones and those injured, and highlighting ISIS as a common terrorist enemy that must be defeated globally.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned the terrorist attack in Moscow and expressed solidarity with Russia in mourning the loss of lives.

Blinken condemned the March 22 terrorist attack in Moscow and expressed solidarity with the Russian people in mourning the loss of life following the horrific event on X.

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