The fatal crash of a Boeing 737 Max operated by Ethiopian Airlines appears to have been the result of a malfunction in an automated control system, according to Arizona State University aerospace engineer Timothy Takahashi’s analysis of the plane’s actual speed, altitude and other data. This finding fits with major concerns raised around the world about the safety of the aircraft’s software.
Messages of solidarity continued to pour in following the terror attack on two mosques in New Zealand in the middle of Friday prayers. Greg Barton explains why commentators and political leaders need to make a commitment to curbing a political environment that allows hateful extremism to be promulgated openly.
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Wreckage from Ethiopia Airlines Flight 302 lies near the crash site outside Addis Ababa.
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Timothy Takahashi, Arizona State University
An analysis of flight data shows that problems began at a point when the pilot would normally have engaged the autopilot system.
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A cacophony of hateful rhetoric has made it hard for those tasked with spotting the emergence of violent extremism to separate it from the background noise.
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Greg Barton, Deakin University
There is deep sadness in the Christchurch attacks, but little shock. We need to address the permissive political environment that allows such hateful extremism to be promulgated so openly.
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Boeing 737 Max
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Oihab Allal-Chérif, Neoma Business School
The 737 Max is the best-selling airliner ever. But two have crashed in five months, killing 346, damaging Boeing's future and raising questions about the increasing sophistication of cockpit technology.
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Chrystal Zhang, Swinburne University of Technology
The fallout from Boeing grounding some of its aircraft amid safety concerns will hit both passengers and airlines. Be prepared for delays and higher fares.
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New Zealand attacks
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Colleen Murrell, Swinburne University of Technology
People are sharing the gruesome video posted by the Christchurch mosque gunman. What is the responsibility of news agencies in such a situation?
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John Battersby, Massey University
My research focuses on terrorism in or affecting New Zealand. Until yesterday, my phone didn’t ring often because few were interested in anything I had to say. Since yesterday, it has not stopped.
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Politics + Society
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Sikanyiso Masuku, University of Cape Town
The lengthy nature of some of Africa's wars is one of the main hindrances to ending the "refugee cycle".
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Mohammed Girma, University of Pretoria
Ethiopia is a storytelling nation in which Emperor Tewodros has a special place.
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