Singapore Airlines CEO apologizes for 'traumatic' flight where one passenger died from severe turbulence
10 months, 1 week 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 Ontario, California The missing door panel was found in a high school physics teacher's back yard January 16 An anonymous whistleblower broke rank to say that the door plug blowout 'was Boeing's fault', rather than its supplier Spirit AeroSystems. Shocking footage showed the moment the plane attempted an emergency landing, smashing down into the runway and scraping its nose along the concrete May 8 A FedEx Airlines Boeing cargo plane landed at Istanbul Airport without the front landing gear deployed and managed to stay on the runway, Turkey's transport ministry said, adding that there were no casualties. A Boeing 737 plane carrying 85 people caught fire and skidded off a runway at the airport in Dakar, Senegal's capital, injuring 11 people The Air Senegal flight was bound for the Malian capital Bamako and had 78 passengers on board, plus a crew of six including two pilots, airport management company LAS said in a statement.

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United Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Texas after severe turbulence injures 5
4 weeks ago

United Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Texas after severe turbulence injures 5

Firstpost  

A United Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Waco, Texas, on Sunday evening after encountering severe turbulence that injured five passengers, according to a report, citing officials A United Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Waco, Texas, on Sunday evening after encountering severe turbulence that injured five passengers, according to a report, citing officials. According to a NBC …

United Airlines flight fire: Passengers evacuated after engine sparks fire on wing during takeoff at Houston airport
1 month, 4 weeks ago

United Airlines flight fire: Passengers evacuated after engine sparks fire on wing during takeoff at Houston airport

The Hindu  

Passengers were evacuated via slides and stairs from a jetliner at Houston's main airport on Sunday after an engine problem during takeoff caused smoke and fire on the right wing. United Airlines flight 1382 to New York City was halted while still on the runway shortly after 8:30 a.m. at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said in …

United Airlines plane engine catches fire on runway in Houston, ‘panic’ video goes viral
Top News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

United Airlines plane engine catches fire on runway in Houston, ‘panic’ video goes viral

Live Mint  

A United Airlines plane's engine caught fire on the runway in Houston during takeoff, prompting an emergency response and passenger evacuation. Some panicked passengers were heard shouting, “Please, please, get us out of here.” United Airlines catches fire: Watch video The United Airlines flight was carrying 104 passengers and five crewmembers to New York City's LaGuardia Airport and was about …

United Airlines flight evacuated after engine sparks fire on wing during takeoff at Houston airport
1 month, 4 weeks ago

United Airlines flight evacuated after engine sparks fire on wing during takeoff at Houston airport

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Passengers were evacuated via slides and stairs from a jetliner at Houston’s main airport on Sunday after an engine problem during takeoff caused smoke and fire on the right wing. United Airlines flight 1382 to New York City was halted while still on the runway shortly after 8:30 a.m. at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration …

Video: US airliner catches fire on runway, passenger yells 'Please get us out'
Trending News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Video: US airliner catches fire on runway, passenger yells 'Please get us out'

India Today  

A United Airlines flight from Houston to New York, carrying over 100 passengers, was evacuated on Sunday after its engine caught fire shortly before takeoff. The Federal Aviation Authority said takeoff was "safely aborted" due to a "reported engine issue", adding "passengers deplaned on the runway and were bused to the terminal". All 104 passengers safely exited the plane to …

Boeing’s problems in 2024 began on an Alaska Airlines flight one year ago today
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Boeing’s problems in 2024 began on an Alaska Airlines flight one year ago today

CNN  

New York CNN — At 5 p.m. PT on January 5, 2024, Boeing seemed like a company on the upswing. The problems were capped by another Boeing crash in South Korea that killed 179 people on December 29 in what was in the year’s worst aviation disaster. And 2024 was the sixth straight year of serious problems for the once …

From tailstrikes to tragedy: A look back at 2024’s devastating aviation accidents
3 months ago

From tailstrikes to tragedy: A look back at 2024’s devastating aviation accidents

Firstpost  

The year 2024 has been a tough year for aviation with several tragic incidents highlighting the risks that still exist even with improved safety measures Firefighters and rescue team members work near the wreckage of a passenger plane at Muan International Airport in Muan, South Korea, on December 29, 2024. October 21: China Southern 787-9 Dreamliner tailstrike A China Southern …

South Korea plane crash disaster marks another setback for Boeing
3 months ago

South Korea plane crash disaster marks another setback for Boeing

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. Alan Price, a former chief pilot at Delta Air Lines who is now a consultant, said it would be inappropriate …

South Korea tragedy is ninth incident with Boeing this YEAR including 6,000ft drop, in-flight fire, Vilnius airport crash...as well as mysterious death of safety whistleblower
3 months ago

South Korea tragedy is ninth incident with Boeing this YEAR including 6,000ft drop, in-flight fire, Vilnius airport crash...as well as mysterious death of safety whistleblower

Daily Mail  

Investigations are ongoing after a Boeing jet skidded off a runway in South Korea this weekend, crashing into a concrete wall and causing the plane to burst into flames and killing 179 people on board - the youngest being a three-year-old boy. Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 - a Boeing 737 Max 9 - lost a door plug at 16,000 feet …

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

Jet crash disaster in South Korea marks another setback for Boeing
3 months ago

Jet crash disaster in South Korea marks another setback for Boeing

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A machinists strike. 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 be inappropriate to …

Alaska Airlines incident today: Pilot says she thought passengers been sucked out of plane when door blew out mid-flight
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Alaska Airlines incident today: Pilot says she thought passengers been sucked out of plane when door blew out mid-flight

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. In the chaos, during which the Boeing 737 …

Alaska Airlines pilot: ‘I was in shock’
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Alaska Airlines pilot: ‘I was in shock’

CNN  

CNN — Emily Wiprud, the first officer piloting Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 on January 5, says she initially thought people had been killed when the plane’s door plug blew off shortly after takeoff, according to an interview with CBS News Wednesday. I was in shock.” Emily Wiprud, the first officer piloting Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 on January 5, in an …

Boeing execs admit they can’t promise another door plug blowout won’t ‘happen tomorrow’
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Boeing execs admit they can’t promise another door plug blowout won’t ‘happen tomorrow’

The Independent  

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Terrifying moment faulty Alaska Airlines jet makes very wobbly landing at Portland airport
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Terrifying moment faulty Alaska Airlines jet makes very wobbly landing at Portland airport

Daily Mail  

An Alaska Airlines jet was forced to make a wobbly landing at Portland airport following a terrifying mid-air emergency. An Alaska Airlines jet was forced to make a wobbly landing at Portland airport following a terrifying mid-air emerge The pilots respond asking if fire trucks will be on standby. 'Yesterday, flight 2020 operated by Horizon Air flying from Seattle to …

Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines flights disrupted by pressurization problems
9 months ago

Korean Air, Malaysia Airlines flights disrupted by pressurization problems

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — A Korean Air flight to Taiwan was forced to return to Incheon airport west of Seoul after a sudden depressurization on the plane, a Boeing 737 Max 8, the transport ministry said Tuesday. The ministry said 19 of the 133 people aboard the flight Saturday were sent to hospitals due to ear pain and nosebleeds, but …

Relatives of people killed in 2 Boeing Max crashes ask the US to fine the company $24.8 billion
9 months, 1 week 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
9 months, 1 week 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 Singapore Airlines turbulence is the latest controversy to strike Boeing 777: A complete timeline of when the plane put passenger lives at risk
10 months, 1 week ago

The Singapore Airlines turbulence is the latest controversy to strike Boeing 777: A complete timeline of when the plane put passenger lives at risk

Daily Mail  

The Singapore Airline turbulence disaster which resulted in the death of a British grandfather and dozens of injuries is the latest in a string of incidents affecting passengers on Boeing's 777 jets. Pictured: The plane and ambulances are seen on the tarmac at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok Geoffrey Kitchen, 73, has been identified as the British passenger who died …

Singapore Airlines: Man killed and seven fighting for life after ‘traumatic’ turbulence on Heathrow flight
10 months, 1 week ago

Singapore Airlines: Man killed and seven fighting for life after ‘traumatic’ turbulence on Heathrow flight

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. Passengers aboard the Singapore Airlines flight were dramatically flung …

Videos show ’severe turbulence’ on Singapore Airlines flight: ’Blood everywhere, flight attendant thrown off’
10 months, 1 week ago

Videos show ’severe turbulence’ on Singapore Airlines flight: ’Blood everywhere, flight attendant thrown off’

Live Mint  

Chaos unfolded on Tuesday when a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore suffered a sudden drop. Sharing the video on X, the news channel said, “This is the moment a flight attendant was thrown to the ceiling of the plane after violent turbulence.” Several others on social media claimed that “passengers were flung to the ceiling when it experienced …

Brit describes carnage on turbulence-hit Singapore Airlines as passengers battled in vain to revive man with CPR while others were left with 'bleeding ears' and 'screaming in pain' when jet plunged 6,
10 months, 1 week ago

Brit describes carnage on turbulence-hit Singapore Airlines as passengers battled in vain to revive man with CPR while others were left with 'bleeding ears' and 'screaming in pain' when jet plunged 6,

Daily Mail  

This video is no longer available This video is no longer available Passengers have described the carnage that unfolded when a Singapore Airlines jet plummeted 6,000ft amid terrifying turbulence - leaving one passenger dead and 30 injured. Pictured: The plane and ambulances are seen on the tarmac at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok today A passenger onboard a Singapore Airlines …

Singapore Airlines flight horror as one person is killed and multiple others injured when UK-Singapore flight is hit by turbulence and plummets for several minutes before diverting to Bangkok
10 months, 1 week ago

Singapore Airlines flight horror as one person is killed and multiple others injured when UK-Singapore flight is hit by turbulence and plummets for several minutes before diverting to Bangkok

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 …

One dead as Singapore Airlines flight from London hit by severe turbulence
10 months, 1 week ago

One dead as Singapore Airlines flight from London hit by severe turbulence

Al Jazeera  

There were 211 passengers on board the Boeing 777-300ER, which made an emergency landing in Bangkok. One person has died and dozens of others were injured after a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore was hit by severe turbulence, officials and the airline said. The flight fell into an air pocket while cabin crew were serving breakfast before it …

Moment flames shoot from the back of a Boeing 747 carrying 468 passengers in Indonesia in latest troubling incident for plane-making giant - amid fears safety crisis could spark jet shortage and hit h
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Moment flames shoot from the back of a Boeing 747 carrying 468 passengers in Indonesia in latest troubling incident for plane-making giant - amid fears safety crisis could spark jet shortage and hit h

Daily Mail  

This is the moment flames shoot from the back of a Boeing 747-400 forcing the jet to make an emergency landing in Indonesia in the latest troubling incident for the plane-making giant. Frightening footage shows a streak of orange flames shooting out of the engine just as the plane takes to the air The Garuda Indonesia flight took off from …

Boeing 737 forced to make emergency landing minutes after take-off
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Boeing 737 forced to make emergency landing minutes after 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 737 passenger plane was forced to make an emergency landing just minutes after taking …

Boeing 737 catches fire and skids off the runway at a Senegal airport, injuring 10 people
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Southwest Airlines Plane Loses Engine Cover During Takeoff
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Southwest Airlines Plane Loses Engine Cover During Takeoff

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating another incident with a Boeing aircraft after a Southwest Airlines flight lost its engine cover during takeoff on Sunday. Southwest Airlines Flight 3695 was en route to Houston when its engine cowling came off and struck the wing flap around 8:15 a.m., forcing the flight to return to its origin point …

Boeing shells out $160MILLION to Alaska Airlines in 'initial compensation' after 737 Max 9 jets were grounded in wake of door blowout
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Boeing shells out $160MILLION to Alaska Airlines in 'initial compensation' after 737 Max 9 jets were grounded in wake of door blowout

Daily Mail  

Alaska Air Group announced on Thursday that it had received a $160 million payment from Boeing to make up for the financial loss the airline suffered when their 737 MAX 9 aircrafts were temporarily grounded. The amount is equal to the revenue lost after a door plug on an Alaska Air 737 MAX 9 aircraft blew out midflight in January, …

‘Eyes of the world on us’: Boeing shakes up leadership amid safety crisis
1 year ago

‘Eyes of the world on us’: Boeing shakes up leadership amid safety crisis

Al Jazeera  

Seattle, United States – For those watching developments at Boeing, the question was not whether there was going to be a shake-up at the top, but when. So there is an incentive to have a good safety record.” In addition to Calhoun’s departure, Boeing is to lose board chair Larry Kellner and Stan Deal, the head of the company’s commercial …

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

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

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. That's spotlighted a lengthy series of safety and manufacturing …

Passengers of Alaska Airlines flight that suffered mid-air emergency on Jan 5 may be ’crime victims’, says FBI
1 year ago

Passengers of Alaska Airlines flight that suffered mid-air emergency on Jan 5 may be ’crime victims’, says FBI

Live Mint  

The passengers who were on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 which suffered a mid-air emergency on January 5 have been told by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation that they may be victims of a crime. After relatives of 346 people who were killed in two Boeing Max 8 crashes in 2018 and 2019 said that their legal …

Airline CEOs demand sit-down meeting with Boeing amid safety concerns
1 year ago

Airline CEOs demand sit-down meeting with Boeing amid safety concerns

Daily Mail  

A group of airline CEOs have demanded a sit-down meeting with Boeing amid mounting safety concerns over the string of 'incidents' that have recently occurred. The airline chiefs have requested a meeting with the aircraft company's board to discuss concerns following the alarming Alaska Airlines incident when a door plug blew off of a Boeing 737 MAX mid-flight on January …

Another Boeing emergency: Delta Airlines 737 plane makes emergency landing after one of the engines caught fire moments after taking off in Aruba
1 year ago

Another Boeing emergency: Delta Airlines 737 plane makes emergency landing after one of the engines caught fire moments after taking off in Aruba

Daily Mail  

A Boeing-made Delta Airlines flight out of Aruba and bound for Atlanta was forced to turn back and make an emergency landing after an engine blow out on take-off. It landed safely and returned to the gate uneventfully,' a spokesperson said This image shows the flight's path taking it around Aruba several times before the pilot decided to turn back …

Fasten Your Seat Belt: Is it safe to fly on Boeing planes?
1 year ago

Fasten Your Seat Belt: Is it safe to fly on Boeing planes?

Firstpost  

Boeing has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. An emergency door plug blew off a Boeing 737 MAX mid-flight in January. United States federal regulators started a probe after an emergency door plug blew off a 737 MAX mid-flight in January. In January, an emergency door plug blew off a Boeing 737 MAX mid-flight, triggering an investigation …

Boeing’s latest turbulence: What’s going on?
1 year ago

Boeing’s latest turbulence: What’s going on?

Al Jazeera  

Boeing whistleblower John Barnett’s death happened the same week as several safety issues with the company’s aircraft. Here is a recap of recent incidents that have shaken the reputation of the aircraft manufacturing giant: Whistleblower found dead John Barnett, 62, who reported safety problems at Boeing, died on Saturday from an apparent “self-inflicted” wound, according to a coroner in the …

Boeing’s woes continue as 50 injured on Australia-New Zealand flight
1 year 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 is now under CRIMINAL investigation over plane blowout at 16,000 feet that caused dramatic landing and sparked massive probe into airline safety
1 year ago

Boeing is now under CRIMINAL investigation over plane blowout at 16,000 feet that caused dramatic landing and sparked massive probe into airline safety

Daily Mail  

The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 flight which suffered a near catastrophic blow out at 16,000ft. Six Alaska Airlines passengers have sued Boeing after their horror flight where a door plug blew out at 16,000ft, forcing a dramatic emergency landing in Oregon Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun speaks with reports at …

Boeing's year from hell: After SIX travel disasters involving 737 Max and other jets, following two deadly crashes, will Americans continue to fly on beleaguered planes?
1 year ago

Boeing's year from hell: After SIX travel disasters involving 737 Max and other jets, following two deadly crashes, will Americans continue to fly on beleaguered planes?

Daily Mail  

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 which veered off a runway after landing in Houston on Friday is the latest in a series of at least nine major incidents involving the company's aircraft in recent years. A Boeing 737 Max operated by United Airlines veered off the tarmac into the grass when exiting the runway at George Bush Airport in Houston …

Boeing plane bursts into flames mid-flight
1 year ago

Boeing plane bursts into flames mid-flight

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 United Airlines’ Boeing 737 plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Texas after …

Shocking moment a Boeing 737's engines exploded and burst into flames forcing a heart-pounding emergency landing
1 year ago

Shocking moment a Boeing 737's engines exploded and burst into flames forcing a heart-pounding emergency landing

Daily Mail  

Heart-stopping video has caught the moment a Boeing jet's engines exploded and burst into flames in the skies above Texas forcing an emergency landing. Heart-stopping video has caught the moment a Boeing jet's engines exploded and burst into flames in the skies above Texas forcing an emergency landing The terrifying incident took place just minutes into a United Airlines flight …

American Airlines plane forced to land 250 miles into flight due to crack in windshield
1 year, 1 month ago

American Airlines plane forced to land 250 miles into flight due to crack in windshield

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 American Airlines passengers were left stuck in Boston after their flight was forced to land just …

Boeing ousts the head of its 737 Max program after Alaska Airlines’ midair blowout
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Missing bolts found on door panel of Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet mid-flight: Report
1 year, 1 month ago

Missing bolts found on door panel of Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet mid-flight: Report

Live Mint  

A door panel that flew off a Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet mid-flight on January 5 appeared to be missing four key bolts, according to a preliminary report from the US investigators that provided the first official look into how the frightening mishap took shape. The US Federal Aviation Administration grounded 171 of the Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes after …

Ex-Boeing Manager Says He Would 'Absolutely Not Fly' A Max Plane
1 year, 1 month ago

Ex-Boeing Manager Says He Would 'Absolutely Not Fly' A Max Plane

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING A former Boeing manager said that he would “absolutely not fly” a Max plane, as the manufacturing giant’s CEO on Wednesday conceded that the company will have to earn back people’s trust following an accident on an Alaska Airlines flight last month. The incident prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to ground all 737 Max 9 planes in …

Boeing cuts its 4Q loss to $30 million, but that was before one of its jets lost a panel in flight
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Alaska Airlines has begun flying Boeing Max 9 jetliners again and United flies plane on Saturday
1 year, 2 months ago

Alaska Airlines has begun flying Boeing Max 9 jetliners again and United flies plane on Saturday

Associated Press  

Alaska Airlines has begun flying Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners again since they were grounded after a panel blew out of the side of one of the airline’s planes. “Each of our 737-9 MAX will return to service only after the rigorous inspections are completed and each plane is deemed airworthy according to FAA requirements,” the airline said in a …

Alaska Airlines' Boeing 737 Max 9 returns to the skies after three-week grounding
1 year, 2 months ago

Alaska Airlines' Boeing 737 Max 9 returns to the skies after three-week grounding

Hindustan Times  

After a three-week hiatus due to a mid-air door plug blowout incident, Alaska Airlines restarted its Boeing 737 Max 9 flights on Friday. Alaska Airlines Max 9 Fleet takes flight after intensive checks following the FAA guidelines. The first Max 9 flight since the grounding, Alaska Flight 1146, left Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for San Diego on Friday afternoon. Alaska’s CEO …

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