Ryanair ‘re-names’ Boeing 737 Max planes on order
5 years, 5 months ago

Ryanair ‘re-names’ Boeing 737 Max planes on order

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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ryanair, which has more than 200 Boeing 737 Max jets on order, appears to have re-named the plane the “737 8200”. Pictures taken at the Boeing factory at Renton, near Seattle, show a new 737 aircraft in Ryanair colours with the word “Max” replaced by the number “8200”. The first fatal accident involving the Boeing 737 Max was Lion Air JT610, shortly after take-off from Jakarta on 29 October 2018. On 10 March 2019, an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max crashed soon after departure from Addis Ababa, killing all 157 people on board.

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Boeing faces crisis after fatal crash in South Korea amid ongoing safety concern
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1 week, 5 days ago

Boeing faces crisis after fatal crash in South Korea amid ongoing safety concern

Hindustan Times  

Another safety problem involving its troubled top-selling airliner. But when one of the company's jets crash-landed in South Korea on Sunday, killing all but two of the 181 people on board, it brought to a close an especially unfortunate year for Boeing. Alan Price, a former chief pilot at Delta Air Lines who is now a consultant, said it would …

Boeing is building new 737 Max planes for the first time since workers went on strike
1 month ago

Boeing is building new 737 Max planes for the first time since workers went on strike

Associated Press  

Boeing is resuming production of its bestselling plane, the 737 Max, for the first time since 33,000 workers began a seven-week strike that ended in early November. Separately, the company said it took orders for 49 planes in November but lost an order by U.K. carrier TUI for 14 Max jets. Ever since a panel called a door plug blew …

EXCLUSIVE-Boeing restarts 737 MAX production a month after strike ended, sources say
1 month ago

EXCLUSIVE-Boeing restarts 737 MAX production a month after strike ended, sources say

Live Mint  

* Resuming 737 MAX production key to planemaker's financial recovery * Factory workers had been on strike for seven weeks * Boeing has about 4,200 orders from airlines for its best-selling model By Dan Catchpole and Allison Lampert SEATTLE, Dec 9 - Boeing restarted production of its best-selling 737 MAX jetliner last week, about a month after the end of …

A strike would add to turbulent times at Boeing
3 months, 4 weeks ago

A strike would add to turbulent times at Boeing

Associated Press  

A strike by the 33,000 factory workers who assemble some of Boeing’s best-selling planes would come as another blow to a company whose bottom line and reputation have taken plenty of hits this year. Jan. 6 - The Federal Aviation Administration grounds all 737 Max 9s in the U.S. Jan. 24 — The FAA clears airlines to resume flights once …

Key events in the troubled history of the Boeing 737 Max
6 months ago

Key events in the troubled history of the Boeing 737 Max

Associated Press  

Boeing’s 737 Max is a more fuel-efficient version of the American aerospace company’s popular 737, the best-selling airliner ever. March 10, 2019: Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, a Boeing 737 Max 8, crashes after takeoff from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, killing 157 passengers and crew members. Jan. 13, 2020: David Calhoun, the chairman of Boeing’s board, takes over as CEO and says …

Families Of Boeing 737 MAX Crash Victims Ask US To Seek $24 Billion Fine
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Families Of Boeing 737 MAX Crash Victims Ask US To Seek $24 Billion Fine

News 18  

Families of some of the people who died in two Boeing 737 Max crashes are asking US federal officials to fine the American planemaker $24.8 billion and move quickly to prosecute the company on a criminal charge that was set aside three years ago. A lawyer for the families said in a letter Wednesday to the US Justice Department that …

Families of Boeing crash victims ask for $24bn fine for ‘deadliest corporate crime in US history’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Families of Boeing crash victims ask for $24bn fine for ‘deadliest corporate crime in US history’

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. "Because Boeing’s crime is the deadliest corporate crime …

Relatives of people killed in 2 Boeing Max crashes ask the US to fine the company $24.8 billion
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Relatives of people killed in 2 Boeing Max crashes ask the US to fine the company $24.8 billion

Associated Press  

Families of some of the people who died in two Boeing 737 Max crashes are asking federal officials to fine Boeing $24.8 billion and move quickly to prosecute the company on a criminal charge that was set aside three years ago. A lawyer for the families said in a letter Wednesday to the Justice Department that a large fine is …

Boeing: Is it still safe to fly on their planes after a string of high-profile incidents
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Boeing: Is it still safe to fly on their planes after a string of high-profile incidents

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery An employee of the National Transportation Safety Board examines the stricken Alaska Airlines plane Miraculously, while …

‘The decisions you’re making are going to end with a smoking hole in the ground’: Inside the Boeing catastrophe
6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘The decisions you’re making are going to end with a smoking hole in the ground’: Inside the Boeing catastrophe

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. "But lost his temper, which was very surprising, and he yelled at them: ‘I don’t know how, I don’t know …

Singapore Airlines CEO apologizes for 'traumatic' flight where one passenger died from severe turbulence
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Singapore Airlines CEO apologizes for 'traumatic' flight where one passenger died from severe turbulence

Daily Mail  

January 5 On January 5, Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 - a Boeing 737 Max 9 - lost a door plug at 16,000 feet on a flight from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, California. On January 5, Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 - a Boeing 737 Max 9 - lost a door plug at 16,000 feet on a flight from Portland, Oregon, to …

Boeing may be criminally prosecuted for 737 MAX crashes, US says
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Boeing may be criminally prosecuted for 737 MAX crashes, US says

Hindustan Times  

The US Justice Department said that Boeing may be prosecuted for two subsequent 737 Max crashes which killed 346 people five years ago. The company told news agency AFP that it plans to defend itself saying, “We believe that we have honored the terms of that agreement.” The Boeing logo is seen on the side of a Boeing 737 MAX …

US says Boeing can be prosecuted for 737 MAX crashes
7 months, 3 weeks ago

US says Boeing can be prosecuted for 737 MAX crashes

Live Mint  

The US Justice Department on Tuesday said Boeing can be prosecuted for two subsequent 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people approximately five years ago. In March of 2019, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 operated by Ethiopian Airlines crashed southeast of Addis Ababa, killing the 157 people on board. - Multiple inquiries, audits - The US Federal Aviation Administration was …

Boeing 737 catches fire and skids off the runway at a Senegal airport, injuring 10 people
8 months ago

Boeing 737 catches fire and skids off the runway at a Senegal airport, injuring 10 people

The Independent  

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Boeing 737 catches fire and skids off the runway at a Senegal airport, injuring 10 people
8 months ago

Boeing 737 catches fire and skids off the runway at a Senegal airport, injuring 10 people

LA Times  

Boeing has been under intense pressure since a door plug blew out of a 737 Max during an Alaska Airlines flight in January, leaving a gaping hole in the plane. A Boeing 737 plane carrying 85 people skidded off a runway at the airport in Senegal’s capital, injuring 10 people, according to the transport minister, an airline safety group and …

As Boeing turbulence persists: A look at past crashes and safety issues involving the plane maker
9 months, 2 weeks ago

As Boeing turbulence persists: A look at past crashes and safety issues involving the plane maker

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Boeing keeps hitting more and more turbulence. That’s spotlighted a lengthy series of safety and manufacturing problems that have piled up for Boeing over the years — including two devastating crashes that also involved Max jets. Beyond newer Max jets, Boeing been in the news for mishaps arising from some its older models, including a Delta Air …

As Boeing turbulence persists: A look at past crashes and safety issues involving the plane maker
9 months, 2 weeks ago

As Boeing turbulence persists: A look at past crashes and safety issues involving the plane maker

The Independent  

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Boeing’s woes continue as 50 injured on Australia-New Zealand flight
10 months ago

Boeing’s woes continue as 50 injured on Australia-New Zealand flight

Al Jazeera  

Dozens of people have been injured by what officials described as a “strong movement” on a Chilean flight from Australia to New Zealand. In a statement on Monday, Chilean LATAM Airlines blamed the injuries on “a technical event during the flight which caused a strong movement”. On March 4, an engine fire forced a Boeing 737 to make an emergency …

Boeing ousts head of 737 jetliner program weeks after panel blowout on a flight over Oregon
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Boeing ousts head of 737 jetliner program weeks after panel blowout on a flight over Oregon

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Boeing said Wednesday that the head of its 737 jetliner program is leaving the company in an executive shake-up weeks after a door panel blew out on a flight over Oregon, renewing questions about safety at the company. Katie Ringgold, a vice president in charge of delivering 737s to airlines, will succeed Clark as vice president and general …

Boeing ousts the head of its 737 Max program after Alaska Airlines’ midair blowout
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Boeing ousts the head of its 737 Max program after Alaska Airlines’ midair blowout

LA Times  

In a management shakeup, Boeing has replaced the executive heading its 737 Max aircraft program after a door plug blew out while an Alaska Air 737 MAX 9 aircraft was in flight last month. Boeing Co. ousted the head of its 737 Max program after a midair blowout of a fuselage panel on an Alaska Airlines jet led to withering …

Boeing cuts its 4Q loss to $30 million, but that was before one of its jets lost a panel in flight
11 months, 1 week ago

Boeing cuts its 4Q loss to $30 million, but that was before one of its jets lost a panel in flight

Associated Press  

Boeing narrowed its fourth-quarter loss to $30 million and increased production of its best-selling plane just before one of them suffered a blowout of a side panel during a flight, an accident that has raised new safety concerns about the aircraft manufacturer. However, the company declined to offer its own forecast of 2024 results — an indication of the uncertainty …

Boeing woes spark painful memories for families of Indonesian crash victims
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Boeing woes spark painful memories for families of Indonesian crash victims

Al Jazeera  

Medan, Indonesia – For Neuis Marfuah, the recent near-catastrophe involving a 737 Max plane flown by Alaska Airlines brought back painful memories and anger. Following the Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines crashes, a US congressional report found that Boeing operated a “culture of concealment” and that the 737 Max planes were “marred by technical design failures”, including issues with the …

"Stop this madness": Alaska Airlines’ Boeing 737 MAX door plug blowout follows a trail of negligence
11 months, 2 weeks ago

"Stop this madness": Alaska Airlines’ Boeing 737 MAX door plug blowout follows a trail of negligence

Salon  

Air travel is fabulously safe, as thousands of flights take off and land without incident every day. The FAA said that this “may cause fuselage and/or window damage, potentially resulting in decompression and hazard to window-seated passengers aft of the wing and/or impact damage to the wing, flight control surfaces, and/or empennage, which could result in loss of control of …

What you should know if you're about to fly on a Boeing Max 9
11 months, 2 weeks ago

What you should know if you're about to fly on a Boeing Max 9

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners …

What you should know if you’re about to fly on a Boeing Max 9
11 months, 2 weeks ago

What you should know if you’re about to fly on a Boeing Max 9

Associated Press  

Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners are carrying passengers in the United States again for the first time since they were grounded after a panel blew out of the side of one of the planes. Alaska Airlines grounded all 65 of its Max 9 jets within hours after one of the two door plugs in the back half of the cabin …

Boeing Max 9s to return to skies less than a month after a panel blew off midflight
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Boeing Max 9s to return to skies less than a month after a panel blew off midflight

LA Times  

Boeing Chief Executive Dave Calhoun departs after a meeting at the Capitol in Washington. Part of the Boeing 737 Max 9 fleet was grounded following a midair cabin panel blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight. Federal Aviation Administration officials have cleared the runway for Boeing’s 737 Max 9 to fly again, less than a month after a portion of an …

Boeing reports latest safety incident after plane’s nose wheel falls off during Atlanta take-off
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Boeing reports latest safety incident after plane’s nose wheel falls off during Atlanta take-off

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Boeing 757 passenger jet operated by Delta Air Lines lost its nose wheel as the …

The FAA lays out a path for Boeing 737 Max 9 to fly again, but new concerns surface
11 months, 2 weeks ago

The FAA lays out a path for Boeing 737 Max 9 to fly again, but new concerns surface

NPR  

The FAA lays out a path for Boeing 737 Max 9 to fly again, but new concerns surface Enlarge this image toggle caption Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/Getty Images Mathieu Lewis-Rolland/Getty Images WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration says Boeing's grounded 737 Max 9 jets can begin flying again after a "thorough inspection and maintenance process." "We grounded the Boeing 737-9 MAX within …

'Cozy' relationship between Boeing and the U.S. draws scrutiny amid 737 Max 9 mess
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'Cozy' relationship between Boeing and the U.S. draws scrutiny amid 737 Max 9 mess

NPR  

'Cozy' relationship between Boeing and the U.S. draws scrutiny amid 737 Max 9 mess Enlarge this image toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images When he was still the president of the United States, Barack Obama joked about having another job on the side: salesman in chief. But the longstanding special relationship between the U.S. …

Boeing 737 Max: Ryanair boss made ‘loud complaints’ about lack of quality control
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Boeing 737 Max: Ryanair boss made ‘loud complaints’ about lack of quality control

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Michael O’Leary, chief executive of Ryanair, has revealed the airline complained loudly about faults on newly …

Alaska Airlines passengers sue Boeing over door plug blow-out
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Alaska Airlines passengers sue Boeing over door plug blow-out

The Independent  

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Alaska incident: US aviation regulator grounds all Boeing 737-9 Max planes
1 year ago

Alaska incident: US aviation regulator grounds all Boeing 737-9 Max planes

Hindustan Times  

In a recent development, the FAA has ordered the temporary suspension of all Boeing Max airplanes. After the recent incident, the FAA decided to halt the operation of specific Boeing 737 MAX 9 airplanes used by U.S. airlines or flying within the U.S. Now, emerging reports suggest that the Federal Aviation Administration has taken a decisive measure due to the …

‘Washer’ missing on a Boeing 737 MAX-8 plane of Indian airline: DGCA
1 year ago

‘Washer’ missing on a Boeing 737 MAX-8 plane of Indian airline: DGCA

The Hindu  

An Indian airline discovered that a “washer” in the rudder control system of a 737 MAX-8 plane was missing after Boeing ordered a global inspection of the MAX family of aircraft last month, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said on Tuesday, hours after reports emerged that two U.S. carriers, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, found loose bolts on their …

Boeing 737 Max: Boeing 737: Simon Calder reveals what you need to know after mid-flight blowout terrifies passengers
1 year ago

Boeing 737 Max: Boeing 737: Simon Calder reveals what you need to know after mid-flight blowout terrifies passengers

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The entire fleet of Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft flying in the US has been grounded …

A Boeing 737 plane ripped open mid-air. Here’s what we know
1 year ago

A Boeing 737 plane ripped open mid-air. Here’s what we know

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Operators must also complete corrective action requirements based …

600 Alaska and United flights cancelled after Boeing 737 grounding, ‘cancellations will continue through the week’
1 year ago

600 Alaska and United flights cancelled after Boeing 737 grounding, ‘cancellations will continue through the week’

Hindustan Times  

United States' decision to ground Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft has left many air travellers in a chaos. Passenger oxygen masks hang from the roof next to a missing window and a portion of a side wall of an Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, which had been bound for Ontario, California and suffered depressurization soon after departing, in Portland, Oregon, US, …

United, Alaska find loose hardware on jets amid probe into Boeing 737 Max 9 blowout
1 year ago

United, Alaska find loose hardware on jets amid probe into Boeing 737 Max 9 blowout

LA Times  

A United Airlines plane is pushed from the gate at George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Aug. 11, 2023, in Houston. Both Alaska and United airlines have found problems with door plugs on their Boeing 737 Max 9 jets after the “explosive” blowout late last week of the same piece of fuselage on an Alaska flight. The NTSB found the door …

Alaska Airlines again grounds all Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners as more maintenance may be needed
1 year ago

Alaska Airlines again grounds all Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners as more maintenance may be needed

Hindustan Times  

The airline had returned 18 of its 65 737 Max 9 aircraft to service on Saturday following inspections that came less than 24 hours after a portion of one plane's fuselage blew out three miles above above Oregon on Friday night. They have a good idea of where it landed, near Oregon Route 217 and Barnes Road in the Cedar …

Regulators order inspections on some Boeing MAX 9 planes after emergency
1 year ago

Regulators order inspections on some Boeing MAX 9 planes after emergency

The Hindu  

Airlines and safety bodies around the world grounded some versions of the Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets pending inspections on Sunday, with dozens of flights cancelled over the weekend after a panel blew out of one of the planes over the western U.S. State of Oregon. The Federal Aviation Administration "is requiring immediate inspections of certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 …

REVEALED: Alaska Airlines plane panel blew out at 16,000ft due to plug door detaching - as the NTSB says incident could have been 'tragic' if two nearest seats were occupied
1 year ago

REVEALED: Alaska Airlines plane panel blew out at 16,000ft due to plug door detaching - as the NTSB says incident could have been 'tragic' if two nearest seats were occupied

Daily Mail  

An Alaska Airlines plane that blew out a panel at 16,000ft was caused by a faulty door plug detaching, it can be revealed. The Boeing 737-9 MAX rolled off the assembly line just two months ago, receiving its certification in November 2023, according to FAA record posted online Alaska flight 1282 left Portland just after 5pm local time on Friday …

What happened to the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 whose door blew off?
1 year ago

What happened to the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 whose door blew off?

Al Jazeera  

An order by US officials to ground 737 MAX 9s for inspection will affect 171 aircraft worldwide. Here’s what you need to know about the incident, and the Boeing 737 MAX 9 jetliner: What happened to the flight? The new Boeing 737 MAX 9 involved in the incident was delivered to Alaska Airlines in late October and certified in early …

Boeing faces new questions about the 737 Max after a plane suffers a gaping hole in its side
1 year ago

Boeing faces new questions about the 737 Max after a plane suffers a gaping hole in its side

The Independent  

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Boeing faces new questions about the 737 Max after a plane suffers a gaping hole in its side
1 year ago

Boeing faces new questions about the 737 Max after a plane suffers a gaping hole in its side

Associated Press  

Boeing faces new scrutiny about the safety of its best-selling plane after federal officials announced the temporary grounding of some Boeing 737 Max planes on Saturday, following a harrowing flight in which an Alaska Airlines jetliner was left with a gaping hole in its side. On Friday, a fuselage panel blew out on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 …

DGCA directs airlines to inspect emergency exits in Boeing 737-8 Max planes
1 year ago

DGCA directs airlines to inspect emergency exits in Boeing 737-8 Max planes

The Hindu  

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation ordered Indian airlines to conduct an inspection of emergency exits of all Boeing 737-8 Max aircraft after a mid-flight incident involving Alaska Airlines in the U.S., where it lost a section of its cabin panel, forcing an emergency landing on Friday. The Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 turned back minutes into its flight …

Alaska Airline responds to its Boeing 737 Max's mid-air emergency, 'we are investigating'
1 year ago

Alaska Airline responds to its Boeing 737 Max's mid-air emergency, 'we are investigating'

Hindustan Times  

Passengers aboard an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 were jolted from their seats Friday afternoon when a window abruptly shattered, letting in cold air and debris. Shattered window on Alaska Airlines' Boeing 737 MAX prompts safe landing. Photographer Alaska Airline responds to mid-air emergency Within minutes of the news breaking, causing chaos on the internet and families rushing to find information …

Federal Officials Order Grounding Of Some Boeing 737-9 Max Jetliners After Plane Suffers A Blowout
1 year ago

Federal Officials Order Grounding Of Some Boeing 737-9 Max Jetliners After Plane Suffers A Blowout

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Federal officials on Saturday ordered the immediate grounding of some Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners until they are inspected after an Alaska Airlines plane suffered a blowout that left a gaping hole in the side of the fuselage. Alaska Airlines said in a statement that of the 65 737 Max 9 aircraft in its fleet, crews had …

Federal officials order grounding of some Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners after plane suffers a blowout
1 year ago

Federal officials order grounding of some Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners after plane suffers a blowout

Associated Press  

Federal officials on Saturday ordered the immediate grounding of some Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners until they are inspected after an Alaska Airlines plane suffered a blowout that left a gaping hole in the side of the fuselage. Alaska Airlines said in a statement that of the 65 737 Max 9 aircraft in its fleet, crews had inspected the paneled-over …

US grounds some Boeing 737 Max 9 planes after Alaska Airlines blowout
1 year ago

US grounds some Boeing 737 Max 9 planes after Alaska Airlines blowout

Al Jazeera  

All 174 passengers and six crew are safe after a window and fuselage blew out midair, forcing an emergency landing. Federal officials in the United States have ordered the temporary grounding of Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners until they are inspected, after an Alaska Airlines plane suffered a blowout that left a gaping hole in the side of the fuselage. …

Boeing passenger jets grounded after fuselage rips open mid-flight
1 year ago

Boeing passenger jets grounded after fuselage rips open mid-flight

The Telegraph  

The plane had only been in service for a month, having been certified in October, according to FAA records. About 1,300 737 Max aircraft have been delivered to customers, Boeing data show, and they are primarily used in the US by Alaska Airlines and United. The FAA said its inspection of the domestic fleet of 737 Max 9 planes would …

Boeing urges airlines to check its 737 Max jets for loose bolts
1 year ago

Boeing urges airlines to check its 737 Max jets for loose bolts

NPR  

Boeing urges airlines to check its 737 Max jets for loose bolts Enlarge this image toggle caption Jason Redmond/AFP via Getty Images Jason Redmond/AFP via Getty Images The Federal Aviation Administration says it is closely monitoring inspections of Boeing 737 MAX jets after the plane-maker requested that airlines check for loose bolts in the rudder control system. Sponsor Message Boeing …

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