Head of Boeing’s 737 Max program leaves company after Alaska Air door blowout
Boeing announced that the head of its 737 Max program will step down as the company continues to deal with the fallout from last month’s Alaska Airlines mid-air door explosion. Commercial Airplanes Chief Executive Officer Stan Diehl said in a Wednesday memo to employees obtained by the Post that he was leading Boeing Co.’s troubled […]
Boeing’s midair door blowout ‘can happen again,’ NTSB chair warns
The head of the National Transportation Safety Board has warned that a mid-air door explosion similar to the near-fatal one last month on a Boeing 737 MAX 9 plane “could happen again.” “Of course, something like this could happen again,” says NTSB’s Jennifer Homendy. Speaking on “CNN This Morning” It was broadcast on Wednesday. “There […]
Emirates exec cites Boeing’s ‘progressive decline’ in manufacturing
The former CEO of American Airlines believes Boeing can improve its poor safety culture and regain trust. president of UAE-based airline Emirates warns that Boeing’s manufacturing processes are slowing down and the company needs to course-correct following the loss of a 737 Max 9’s door plug panel and subsequent grounding of the plane for inspection. […]
‘Progressive decline’ in Boeing’s standards, says Emirates airline president
The head of Emirates Airlines has accused Boeing of “progressively lowering” standards as it faces an investigation into its production lines and quality control practices. Emirates President Tim Clark told the Financial Times. in an interview Boeing announced Sunday that it was in a “last chance saloon.” Boeing has been under intense scrutiny since one […]
United exec says COVID-19 pandemic may have contributed to Boeing’s problems with lost personnel
A United Airlines executive suggested that Boeing’s latest set of problems are due to the loss of experienced talent due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to Reuters, United Airlines Vice President of Finance Gary Lederman made the remarks at the Aviation Economics Conference in Dublin. “Experience is key, and we need an experienced team to […]
FAA clears path for Boeing’s grounded planes to resume flying despite reports of ‘many’ loose bolts
The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday announced a clear path forward for Boeing's grounded 737-9 MAX aircraft. resume business. FAA press release The agency said it has completed an enhanced review and approved a plan to move forward with the inspection and maintenance process. Once completed, the landed plane will be cleared to return to […]