Boeing under microscope in Washington after high-profile accidents
Congress is eyeing increased government oversight of Boeing after a series of high-profile accidents sparked multiple investigations into the company’s business practices and temporarily barred the aircraft maker from increasing production. . Boeing Co. is under intense scrutiny after a panel was blown off one of its 737 Max 9 airliners during a flight on […]
Whistleblower John Barnett claimed Boeing managers spied on him
Boeing whistleblower John Barnett has claimed that company executives were spying on him during the bomb trial he was overseeing when he was mysteriously found dead. Robert Turkewitz and Brian Knowles, attorneys for Quality Control Engineers, wrote that Barnett was found dead in his pickup truck at a hotel in Charleston, South Carolina, on March […]
FAA chief calls out ‘issues around safety culture’ at Boeing
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Whitaker said after a recent visit to Boeing facilities that he found problems with the company’s safety culture, he expects the airline giant to get its act together. Stated. “There’s a problem with Boeing’s safety culture. Their priorities are focused on production, not safety or quality,” he told NBC […]
Boeing needs to focus on safety and quality after incidents, FAA chief says
Aviation attorney and pilot Sal Lagonier talks about the FAA’s quality control audit of Boeing amid concerns about aircraft safety. This was announced by the head of the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Aerospace giant Boeing He said recent incidents require a renewed focus on ensuring aircraft safety and quality. FAA Administrator In an interview […]
Alaska Airlines windshield cracks upon landing in latest drama involving Boeing jets
A Boeing plane operated by Alaska Airlines suffered a crack in the inside windshield as it landed in Oregon on Sunday, the airline said. KPTV. The incident is the latest in a number of problems involving Boeing jets. The Alaska Airlines flight was heading from Washington, D.C., to Portland International Airport on Sunday when a […]
Alaska Airlines Boeing 737’s windshield cracks while landing
In the latest issue with Boeing’s jets, an Alaska Airlines plane suffered a crack in its inner windshield as it landed in Oregon. On Sunday, a flight from Washington, D.C., was descending into Portland International Airport when a flight attendant noticed a small crack on the inside of the windshield. aviation officials told Fox 12 […]
Boeing at the center of personnel scandals amid whistleblower’s death: Stress, drug dealing, and a murder-suicide
Boeing whistleblower John Barnett was recently found dead in his truck with a gunshot wound to the head, the same day he was preparing to testify against the aircraft manufacturer. However, this incident is not the only problematic incident involving the aircraft company over the years. Up until Mr. Burnett’s death, the company’s stock had […]
FACT CHECK: No, The U.S. Special Forces Did Not Recently Destroy An Air Force Boeing 747
post shared on facebook US special forces allegedly destroyed an Air Force Boeing 747 on March 5th. Verdict: False This claim is false and originates from a March 10 article published on the satirical site Real Raw News. A Pentagon spokesperson denied the validity of the claim in an email to Fact Check. Fact check: […]
Boeing experiencing ‘self-inflicted wounds,’ some blame for recent mishaps lies with airlines: Former pilot
Aviation lawyers said Sunday that Boeing has inflicted a lot of “self-inflicted harm” over the past few months with a series of recent accidents, but some believe the airline itself is to blame. Fox News tracked at least four people Accident caused by boeing plane There were 2 cases in January, 2 cases in February, […]
Boeing Aircraft’s Missing External Panel Prompts Investigation
United Airlines officials said they would investigate after a Boeing plane operated by United Airlines was found to be missing an exterior panel when it landed in Medford, Oregon, on Friday. The plane originally took off from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in the NBC Bay Area. reportciting a United statement that said Medford’s airport […]