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Originally Posted by
Graybeard 
Why is it only Airbus receiving attention for multiple pitot problems?
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Mad Flt Scientist:
"In industry terms, it isn't "only Airbus"."
"EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2009-17, issued June 09, contains "recommendations" to operators regarding unreliable airspeed procedures and the applicability is:
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"All aeroplanes operating in commercial air transport."
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Now obviously the more general media
are concentrating on AB because that's the simple story. And to be honest, would it really help matters if the press started harping on "it could happen to Boeing too, or Douglas, or ..."? There's enough unnecessary anguish already."
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The generic safety memo aside, I guess I should be more blunt: Is there a history of Boeing or McDouglas multiple pitot icing problems?
GB