Articles tagged “boeing 737 max 9”

Airlines

Alaska Reports Strong Quarter Fueled by Business Travel Surge

Despite taking a hit from the Max 9 grounding, Alaska Airlines saw an uptick in travel demand, fueled by a full return of business travel.

Alaska Reports Strong Quarter Fueled by Business Travel Surge

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United Airlines Takes $200 Million Hit From Boeing Max 9 Grounding

United is making some adjustments to its long-term fleet plans after the FAA placed production constraints on Boeing.

United Airlines Takes $200 Million Hit From Boeing Max 9 Grounding

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Justice Department Opens Probe Into Alaska Airlines Blowout

It’s unclear if this investigation is a new inquiry or if it’s related to a $2.5 billion settlement Boeing reached with the DOJ in 2021.

Justice Department Opens Probe Into Alaska Airlines Blowout

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United Halts Pilot Hiring Due to Boeing Delivery Delays

One of Boeing’s biggest customers said it has paused pilot hiring in the spring due to Max 10 delivery delays.

United Halts Pilot Hiring Due to Boeing Delivery Delays

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Boeing Provides Information in Blowout Investigation After Safety Board Chair Raised Concerns

The NTSB chair told a Senate committee that Boeing had not yet provided records on its documentation regarding the opening and closing of the door plug on Alaska’s Max 9 and the names of certain workers.

Boeing Provides Information in Blowout Investigation After Safety Board Chair Raised Concerns

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Boeing in Talks to Acquire Spirit AeroSystems

After a string of quality lapses and production snarls, Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems are considering a possible reunion that they believe would “strengthen aviation safety” and “improve quality.”

Boeing in Talks to Acquire Spirit AeroSystems

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Boeing Has 90 Days to Address Quality Control Issues, FAA Says

After a string of problems with its beleaguered 737 Max line, Boeing has to come up with a plan to improve safety culture and quality control.

Boeing Has 90 Days to Address Quality Control Issues, FAA Says

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Bolts on Alaska 737 Max 9 Door Plug Appeared to Be Missing, Investigators Say

A preliminary report from the NTSB found that the bolts meant to keep the door plug intact seemed to be missing before it blew off an Alaska Airlines jet.

Bolts on Alaska 737 Max 9 Door Plug Appeared to Be Missing, Investigators Say

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‘We Caused the Problem:’ Boeing CEO Apologizes for Max 9 Crisis

The U.S. planemaker said it can’t issue 2024 financial targets as it still reels from the Alaska blowout.

‘We Caused the Problem:’ Boeing CEO Apologizes for Max 9 Crisis

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Boeing’s 737 Max Problems: Skift Timeline

Boeing's rough January 2024 was marked by the blowout aboard an Alaska Airlines flight, but that's far from its only major problem.

Boeing’s 737 Max Problems: Skift Timeline