FAA clears path for Boeing Max 9 jets to fly, but blocks production expansion
On Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration announced it was halting Boeing’s planned expansion of its 737 Max aircraft production, nearly three weeks after a door plug blew out during an Alaska Airlines flight.
Boeing CEO meets with US senator, expresses confidence in safety of their planes
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun was confronted by reporters moments after he left a meeting with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to address the incident with its 737 Max 9 plane this month.
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.
Boeing CEO to meet with senators amid 737 Max 9 grounding
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will visit Capitol Hill this week to meet with a ground of senators as the company deals with the 737 Max 9 grounding following an accident earlier this month.
Delta Boeing plane loses nose tire moments before takeoff: 'Rolled off the runway'
A nose wheel on a Delta Boeing aircraft reportedly came loose and tumbled down a runway at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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."
Alaska Airlines, Boeing sued by passengers on plane when door flew off midflight
Four passengers aboard a Boeing 737 Max plane that had a plug door blow off during an Alaska Airlines flight are suing the manufacturer and the airline for compensation.
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.
Boeing CEO to visit Spirit AeroSystems after door pops off in flight
Boeing's CEO will visit parts supplier Spirit AeroSystems after a door blew off an Alaska Airlines 737 Max jet in mid-air earlier this month. Spirit makes the doors.
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.
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.
Alaska Airlines begins preliminary inspections on its grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 fleet
Alaska Airlines began preliminary inspections on a group of its Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft after the Jan. 5 incident in which a door plug panel blew off an airliner in midair.
Alaska Airlines passengers sue Boeing for 'waking nightmare'
A door plug on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 plane detached just minutes after Flight 1282 took off from Portland, Oregon, en route to Ontario, California.
Boeing CEO 'fought back tears' addressing employees after Alaska Air incident
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun fought back tears during an all-hands meeting with employees after a plug door panel blew out mid-flight on an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 jet.
Boeing's 737 Max 9 aircraft: Here's what to know
Boeing's 737 Max planes are under the microscope again. Here's what you should know about the 737 Max 9 and what U.S. carriers operate that type of aircraft.
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.
Elon Musk dings Boeing after Alaska Airlines scare: 'Prioritized DEI hiring'
Elon Musk wrote a scathing X post about Boeing following the Alaska Air incident, calling out the company's prioritization of DEI initiatives.
Buttigieg says no timeline on Boeing 737 Max return after Alaska Air incident
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg declined to put a timeline on the return of Boeing’s 737-9 Max aircraft to service, instead reiterating the importance of ensuring safety.
Alaska Airlines cancels all flights on Boeing 737-9 Max aircraft through Jan. 13 after mid-air door blowout
Alaska Airlines canceled all flights aboard Boeing 737-9 Max aircraft through Jan. 13, eliminating between 110 to 150 flights per day.
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.

















