Senate panel advances FAA reauthorization
The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee pushed for the establishment of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Thursday bill Addressing issues including Accessibility and foreign aviation safety countermeasure. “This bipartisan bill delivers the aviation safety and consumer protection improvements Americans have demanded,” said Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), chair of the Commerce Committee. stated in a […]
FAA says 737 Max operator discovered loose bolts in rudder control system on plane
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that the pilot of a 737 Max aircraft discovered a bolt in the plane’s rudder control system had become loose. FAA Said that received Last December, an operator reported missing nuts, washers and “migrated” bolts in the system. Boeing then inspected all of its 737 Max 8, 737 Max […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
FAA lays out process for grounded Boeing aircraft to return to service
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday unveiled the process for returning Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft to service after they were grounded earlier this month due to a mid-air explosion during an Alaska Airlines flight. of The FAA announced Wednesday It authorized a “thorough inspection and maintenance process” for each of the 171 grounded […]
FAA chief says ‘we’ve sort of stopped trying’ to predict when Boeing Max 9 flights will resume
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) administrator has cast doubt on the Boeing 737 Max 9's near-term future after manufacturing errors were discovered during extensive inspections of the aircraft. FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker said Wednesday that Boeing's manufacturing plants “will remain open” until the agency can confirm that the planes are being built safely. Boeing's investigation […]
FAA recommends inspections on more Boeing jets
Federal Aviation Administration on Sunday issued A new safety alert recommends airlines inspect door plugs on Boeing's second jet, the 737-900ER. The FAA has pointed out that the Boeing 737-900ER aircraft uses “the same door plug design as the 737-9 MAX,” and a panel came off after Alaska Airlines took off, leaving a large hole […]
FAA tells airlines to check door plugs on second Boeing plane
Jeff Sica, founder of Circle Squared Alternative Investments, discusses whether Boeing stock is a buy for Barney & Company. The US Federal Aviation Administration is currently reviewing the Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft, which has been grounded following the Alaska Airlines accident on January 5th, and is asking airlines to issue a review of the Boeing […]
FAA expands Boeing probe, including subcontractor, after Alaska Airlines blowout
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is expanding its investigation into Boeing Co., which began earlier this month in the wake of the mid-air explosion of a 737 Max 9 jet. “After taking decisive action to ground 171 Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft, the FAA is now investigating Boeing's manufacturing practices and production lines, including its subcontractor […]