FAA boosts scrutiny of United Airlines after scary incidents on Boeing planes
United Airlines announced late Friday that U.S. safety regulators will increase scrutiny of the company following a series of recent safety incidents. Sasha Johnson, United’s vice president of corporate safety, said in a memo that employees will be working with United Airlines over the next few weeks “as we begin to review some of our […]
FAA warns of impacts to air travel during Great North American Eclipse
The Federal Aviation Administration is warning travelers and pilots that a total solar eclipse in April could cause disruption to air traffic, especially at airports located in what is known as a total solar eclipse. The FAA on Thursday posted what it calls “special air traffic procedures” on its website listing airports with potential industry […]
FAA warns of air travel disruptions in path of April 8 eclipse
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warned of disruptions to air travel before and after the total solar eclipse on April 8. This unique total solar eclipse will cause the moon to “completely” block the sun, making the sun’s outermost layer, the corona, visible to the naked eye, creating a total solar eclipse path for 13 […]
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 […]
Boeing fails 33 FAA product audits following mid-flight panel blowout: Report
Boeing reportedly failed 33 of 89 recent Federal Aviation Administration product audits following an in-flight panel explosion on an Alaska Airlines flight in January. new york times. An FAA slide presentation obtained by the Times reported that a six-week audit conducted by the federal agency revealed several problems with Boeing’s production of 737 Max aircraft. […]
FAA audit of Boeing’s 737 production found mechanics using hotel card and dish soap as makeshift tools: report
The US Federal Aviation Administration has found dozens of problems throughout the production process for Boeing’s 737 Max jets, including a mechanic at one of its major suppliers who ordered hotel key cards and dishwashing detergent, according to a report. This includes the use of “as a makeshift tool for conformance testing”. The FAA found […]
FAA faults Boeing over quality control problems
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Made Boeing responsible for quality control. The problem arose in the wake of a mid-air explosion earlier this year. The agency said in a statement Monday that a six-week audit of the aviation giant and Spirit AeroSystems, a manufacturer connected to the incident that triggered the audit, “revealed multiple allegations of […]
FAA audit hits Boeing 737 Max production over quality control issues
Barron’s Senior Writer Al Root joins Barron’s Roundtable to discuss the latest Boeing stock price and what to expect from the company in 2024. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a production audit of the aircraft on Monday. Boeing 737 Max The manufacturing process and its supplier, Spirit AeroSystems, discovered multiple instances of companies […]
FAA audit finds Boeing quality control problems after Alaska Airlines blowout
The Federal Aviation Administration announced that its 737 MAX manufacturing audit of Boeing Co. and supplier Spirit AeroSystems found multiple instances in which the companies allegedly failed to comply with manufacturing quality control requirements. The FAA also announced that it found “legal violations in Boeing’s manufacturing process controls, parts handling and storage, and product management.” […]