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.
NTSB investigating if Alaska Airlines door found in Portland backyard was bolted properly
Investigators are examining the door plug that blew out of an Alaska Airlines flight on Friday, and it remains unclear if the panel was properly bolted.
Latest 737 MAX incident creates more headaches for Boeing
Boeing is dealing with a new headache involving the 737 MAX after a MAX 9 aircraft had a plug door blow off in mid-air in the latest setback for the aircraft.
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.
Boeing jetliner that lost large panel mid-air was restricted from flights over water due to warning light
The Boeing jetliner that lost its door plug in mid-air was not being used for flights over water due to a warning light that lit up on three separate flights in December and January.
Alaska, United cancel flights for Boeing 737 MAX 9 inspections
Alaska and United combined to cancel about 600 flights involving Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft this weekend after an in-flight panel blow out caused them to be grounded for inspection.