FAA will have ‘boots on the ground’ at Boeing 737 MAX factory until quality control deemed appropriate: report
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration says there will be "boots on the ground" at Boeing's 737 MAX factory until it is "comfortable" that its quality control system is working.
Plane carrying Rio Tinto workers to diamond mine crashes in Canada, resulting in fatalities
A number of people have been killed in Canada’s Northwest Territories after a plane carrying Rio Tinto workers to a diamond mine crashed following takeoff.
American Airlines flight diverted after oven fire in galley: report
American Airlines says a flight from Austin to Charlotte was diverted to Houston following a “mechanical issue" that happened shortly after takeoff.
New York-bound flight canceled after passenger sees parts missing from wing
Virgin Atlantic initiated the precautionary additional engineering checks after a passenger told the flight crew about multiple missing bolt fastener tops,
Executives’ use of corporate jets for personal use on the rise: report
Corporate jet perks are on the rise for the CEOs and CFOs of the largest U.S. companies in the wake of the pandemic, according to research from executive intelligence firm Equilar.
FAA tells airlines to check door plugs on second Boeing plane
The FAA says airlines that operate Boeing 737-900ER aircraft should “visually inspect mid-exit door plugs to ensure the door is properly secured."
Plane taking off from Dulles airport makes emergency landing on highway
A small plane that took off from Dulles International Airport in Virginia was forced to make an emergency landing on the Loudoun County Parkway.
FAA finishes 40 Boeing 737 Max 9 inspections, reviewing data
The Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday that it finalized the inspection of 40 737 Max 9 aircraft and is in the process of reviewing data.
Former FAA safety expert addresses airline DEI controversy, viral United comments
Earning the critical position of commercial airline pilot should be based on merit, not skin color or gender, as the priority is the safety, according to aviation expert Kyle Bailey.
Lockheed Martin officially introduces supersonic X-59 plane with NASA
Maryland-based Lockheed Martin officially introduced its experimental X-59 plane with NASA late last week. The plane was built to produce a 'quieter sonic thump.'
Boeing to add further quality inspections for 737 Max
Boeing will add further quality inspections for the 737 Max after an accident in which a plug door blew off during a flight earlier this month as the FAA and NTSB investigate.
Cockpit window crack forces ANA Boeing flight in Japan to turn around
An All Nippon Airways flight was forced to turn around and land in Japan after a crack was discovered in the cockpit windshield, an airline spokesperson said.
FAA will keep Boeing 737 MAX 9 grounded until ‘extensive inspection and maintenance is conducted'
The FAA announced Friday that it plans to keep the Boeing 737 MAX 9 grounded until "extensive inspection and maintenance is conducted" and the data is reviewed.
FAA probing whether Boeing failed to ensure planes were safe to operate
The Federal Aviation Administration launched an investigation into Boeing after an Alaska Airlines plane lost a “plug" type passenger door during flight.
United Airlines flight makes emergency landing due to 'possible mechanical issue' with door
A flight from Sarasota to Chicago was diverted to Tampa after a door indicator light illuminated, reports say.
Boeing CEO holds all-employee safety meeting following 737 MAX incident: ‘Acknowledging our mistake’
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun held a meeting with his staff on Tuesday to discuss safety and to lay out a plan after a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 on Friday.
Senator JD Vance calls for hearing on Boeing 737 MAX
Ohio Senator JD Vance is calling for a Senate Commerce Committee hearing to investigate the safety of Boeing 737 MAX planes after plug door blew of an Alaska Airlines jet.
Oregon man claims he found iPhone that fell 16,000 feet from Alaska Airlines flight: 'Still in airplane mode'
Oregon resident Sean Bates claimed that he found an iPhone connected to Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 on Saturday. The phone was still in good condition.
Alaska Airlines, United cancel over 300 flights after Boeing 737 Max 9 grounding
United and Alaska Airlines canceled additional flights from their respective schedules on Monday as the inspection into certain Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft continues.
Boeing, Spirit Aerosystems shares tank after 737 Max 9 incident
Shares of Boeing and parts supplier Spirit Aerosystems fell following a weekend incident aboard an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 jet where part of the plane's fuselage blew out.