Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun admits error, says mid-air blowout ‘can never happen again’
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun acknowledged the U.S. aircraft maker's error after more than 170 jets remained grounded for four days, and blamed the Alaska Airlines midair panel explosion. The company told staff that such an accident would “never happen again.” At a somber town hall meeting at the company's 737 factory in Renton, Wash., Stan […]
Boeing Jetliner that Suffered Blowout Was Restricted from Flying over Water
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Boeing jetliner The plane was hit by an explosion The Hawaii-bound flight over Oregon was grounded after warning lights came on that could indicate a pressurization problem on three different flights. National Transportation Safety Board Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy said Sunday that Alaska Airlines is forcing the plane to fly for an […]
Teen who lost shirt in Alaska Airlines mid-air blowout took selfie with passenger after ‘unbelievable’ ordeal
A 15-year-old Alaska Airlines passenger who was sitting closest to a door plug that flew off during the flight inhaled the shirt on his back, fled to another aisle and took a selfie with a strange man after an “unbelievable” ordeal. took. A teenage boy named Jack, who was sitting in the same row as […]