Boeing fires head of 737 Max program
Boeing Co. on Wednesday fired the head of its 737 Max aircraft program, shaking up the company’s leadership amid the fallout from the Alaska Airlines door plug mid-air explosion in January. Ed Clark, who led Boeing’s 737 Max division, will leave Boeing effective immediately, according to a memo from CEO Stan Diehl. Diehl said the […]
United flight makes emergency landing after passengers notice ‘wing coming apart’ on Boeing plane: Video
A United Airlines flight made an emergency landing on Monday after passengers noticed the Boeing 757-200’s “wings were falling apart.” new york post report. A flight from San Francisco to Boston was forced to divert after passenger Kevin Clark noticed that one of the plane’s wings appeared to be torn off. A video taken by […]
Airbus announces special dividend, extending lead over Boeing
CEO Austin Russell talks about the company’s new manufacturing deals on “Craman Countdown” Airbus announced a special dividend after its 2023 results improved, driven by increased demand for jetliners, despite a $215 million cost from its space business. The commercial aircraft maker is benefiting from a surge in orders and building up cash reserves compared […]
Boeing to stabilize 737 production later this year, exec says
Aviation expert Peter Rehm discussed reports on the Evening Edit that an Alaska Airlines jet was missing several bolts when it left a Boeing factory. Aerospace giant Boeing plans to stabilize production of 737 jetliners at a pace of 38 jets per month in the second half of this year, after the manufacturer slowed production […]
Lawsuit expands against Boeing, Alaska over 737 Max 9 panel blowout
Former American Airlines CEO Bob Crandall says Boeing can fix its poor safety culture and regain trust. An attorney representing a group of passengers on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, whose door plug panel was blown off and depressurized. boeing 737 max 9 Midflight expanded its lawsuit with new allegations related to the incident. Attorney Mark […]
Boeing plane with mid-flight panel blowout may have left factory missing critical bolts: Report
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board says the Boeing 737 9 MAX plane that experienced a door panel rupture during a flight last month may have left the factory with the keybolt removed. breaking news. In January, an Alaska Airlines jet headed from Oregon to California was forced to make an emergency landing after the […]
‘FRAUD AND PROFITS’: Family urges others to avoid Boeing planes after daughter’s death
Michael Stumo and Nadia Milleron discuss concerns over manufacturing defects in Boeing planes after losing a family member in … source
FAA Chief Vows To Hold Boeing Accountable For Safety Violations
FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker (right) and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg (left) speak during a press conference at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, on December 19, 2023. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) OAN’s Avril Elfie1:15pm – Tuesday, February 6, 2024 The head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told lawmakers he will […]
Key bolts appeared to be missing from Alaska Airlines Boeing jet’s door that flew off midair: report
A door panel that flew off a Boeing 737 MAX 9 airliner during a flight on Jan. 5 appeared to be missing four key bolts, according to an initial report from the U.S. National Safety Board investigating the crash. “Investigations continue to determine what manufacturing documentation was used to allow the plug to open and […]
FAA chief to tell lawmakers agency will hold Boeing accountable for any safety violations
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker will tell lawmakers on Tuesday that Boeing will hold the agency accountable for violating safety regulations, according to reports. “We will explore the full scope of our enforcement authority to ensure that Boeing is held accountable for its regulatory violations,” Whitaker said in prepared comments shared with The […]