FAA to investigate Boeing's recent manufacturing mishaps

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The Federal Aviation Administration will conduct a special 3-month evaluation of commercial jet-maker Boeing Co's manufacturing process starting Dec 2, 1999. The review has been prompted by Boeing's report of four quality-control problems that may point to a more serious problem. These include the discovery of two improperly tightened bolts in the tail fin of a Boeing 767, failure of cockpit drip shields and fiberglass ducts to meet flammability standards, and fuel tank access doors that were weakened by an anti-corrosion treatment.

Aircraft Manufacturing, Commercial Aircraft, Boeing Co.

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Byte-ing into wireless communication

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A consortium of high-technology companies has developed a new wireless communications standard called the Bluetooth. The new standard is a radio- wave based language that will enable several devices such mobile phones, laptops and handheld organizers to communicate with each other without cables. Around 1,200 companies have already agreed to adopt Bluetooth as a standard for wireless communications. The consortium includes IBM, Nokia, Ericsson, Intel and Toshiba.

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Mobile Radio Systems, Wireless communications

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