FAA investigating Boeing 787 Dreamliner inspections
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has flagged possible “misconduct” by some employees who may have falsely reported that the Boeing 787 Dreamliner underwent key tests during production. As a result, an investigation was launched. The FAA said in a statement that the company may not have completed necessary inspections in April to ensure proper […]
Boeing facing new probe by FAA after admitting it may not have completed 787 inspections
The Federal Aviation Administration on Monday announced an investigation into the Boeing Dreamliner after the plane maker announced that some employees committed “misconduct” by claiming some tests had been completed. announced that it had started. The FAA will investigate whether Boeing completed inspections to ensure proper adhesion and grounding of the wing-to-fuselage joints of certain […]
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 […]
Ofsted to urge schools to pause inspections harming mental health of staff | Ofsted
Ofsted will ask schools to “suspend” checks it believes are damaging the mental health of staff as part of its formal response to the death of headteacher Ruth Perry. England's schools regulator has also pledged to hold a public consultation with families and teachers, subject to “nothing going wrong”, and will consider an overhaul of […]
Boeing to add further quality inspections for 737 Max
Jeff Sica, founder of Circle Squared Alternative Investments, discusses whether Boeing stock is a buy for Barney & Company. WASHINGTON – Boeing will conduct additional quality checks on its 737 MAX following an accident earlier this month that blew off a fuselage panel on the plane, the head of its commercial aircraft division announced Monday. […]
Alaska Airlines begins preliminary inspections on its grounded Boeing 737 Max 9
Jack Otter and Barron's Roundtable panelists discuss the airline stock market. alaska airlines began preliminary inspections of its fleet of Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft this weekend following an accident in which the plug door of a Max 9 was blown off during a flight on January 5th. Preliminary testing is being conducted in groups […]
United Airlines Finds Loose Bolts During Boeing 737 Max 9 Inspections
A United Airlines plane sits on the runway at Newark Liberty International Airport on November 30, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Spencer Pratt/Getty Images) Sophia Flores of OAN2:30pm – Monday, January 8, 2024 United Airlines announced that it discovered loose plug door bolts during an inspection of several Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft. […]
Alaska, United cancel flights for Boeing 737 MAX 9 inspections
TikTok user @strawberr.vy captured a video of a large portion of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max plane taking off and then descending. (@strawberr.vy/TikTok) alaska airlines United Airlines has canceled hundreds of flights scheduled to fly this weekend on its Boeing 737 MAX 9 after a panel was blown off the aircraft on Friday from […]
FAA requiring inspections of all MAX 9s after Alaska Airlines incident
The Federal Aviation Administration on Saturday ordered the temporary evacuation of some Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes after a panel exploded during an Alaska Airlines flight Friday night, causing an emergency landing. “The FAA will order the temporary grounding of certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft operating on U.S. airlines or within U.S. territories.” Posted […]