Articles tagged “Federal Aviation Administration”

Airlines

Senators Call for ‘Detailed’ Investigation Into Boeing Following Whistleblower Report

Boeing faces increasing pressure from Washington to reform its safety and manufacturing protocols after allegations of problems with the structural integrity of the 787 and 777 became public.

Meghna Maharishi | 5 days ago

Senators Call for ‘Detailed’ Investigation Into Boeing Following Whistleblower Report

Airlines

Alaska Airlines Resumes Flights After IT Issue

Alaska paused nationwide departures after discovering an issue when performing an upgrade to its system that calculates weight and balance. The ground stop expired at 11:30 a.m. ET.

Meghna Maharishi | 5 days ago

Alaska Airlines Resumes Flights After IT Issue

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Accor’s New Chief Strategist Unveils Plans

Today's podcast looks at Gilda Perez-Alvarado's plans for Accor, Boeing's plans with the FAA, and Vacasa's workforce changes.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Accor’s New Chief Strategist Unveils Plans

Airlines

Nearly 94% of Boeing Max 9s in the U.S. Are Back in Service 

The speedy return of the Max 9 comes as the FAA said it plans to increase its oversight of Boeing’s production and quality control processes.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 months ago

Nearly 94% of Boeing Max 9s in the U.S. Are Back in Service 

Airlines

Alaska Airlines Takes $150 Million Hit From Boeing 737 Max 9 Grounding

Alaska said it is focused on holding Boeing accountable after a door plug blew off from one of its jets mid-flight.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 months ago

Alaska Airlines Takes $150 Million Hit From Boeing 737 Max 9 Grounding

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‘I Am Angry:’ Alaska Airlines CEO Slams Boeing in NBC News Interview

Alaska CEO Ben Minicucci also told NBC News that in-house inspections of the Boeing 737 Max 9 revealed “many” loose bolts.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 months ago

‘I Am Angry:’ Alaska Airlines CEO Slams Boeing in NBC News Interview

Airlines

Ask Skift: What Is the History of the Boeing 737 Max’s Problems?

Boeing's problems with its 737 Max aircraft are far from limited to the recent blowout aboard an Alaska Airlines flight. Here's a rundown of some of those issues.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago

Ask Skift: What Is the History of the Boeing 737 Max’s Problems?

Airlines

FAA Pauses Boeing 737 Max 9 Inspections, Unclear When Planes Can Return to Service 

Given the further delay in inspections of the Boeing 737 Max 9, it’s increasingly unlikely that the aircraft will be able to return to service mid-week.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 months ago

FAA Pauses Boeing 737 Max 9 Inspections, Unclear When Planes Can Return to Service 

Airlines

FAA Says Airlines Can Begin Inspecting Boeing 737 Max 9 Planes

The FAA gave airlines the greenlight to begin inspecting affected Boeing 737 Max 9s, but the planes will remain grounded until operators complete all inspections.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 months ago

FAA Says Airlines Can Begin Inspecting Boeing 737 Max 9 Planes

Airlines

Alaska and United Face Hundreds of Cancellations as 737 Max 9s Remain Grounded

Alaska and United continue to cancel hundreds of flights as the FAA orders certain Boeing 737 Max 9s remain grounded for inspection.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 months ago

Alaska and United Face Hundreds of Cancellations as 737 Max 9s Remain Grounded