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 […]
Alaska Airlines finds ‘loose bolts on many’ of its Boeing planes following in-house inspection, CEO says
Ben Minicucci, CEO of Alaska Airlines, said: NBC News On Tuesday, the airline announced that an internal inspection found “a number of loose bolts” on Boeing planes. Earlier this month, an Alaska Airlines flight from Portland International Airport to Ontario, California, was forced to make an emergency landing after a panel on the Boeing 737 […]
Alaska Airlines CEO says loose bolts found on ‘many’ planes
Alaska Airlines' CEO has dumped Boeing following recent near-disasters, revealing loose bolts were found in “many” of the airline's 737 MAX 9 planes. CEO Ben Minicucci said new internal inspections of Boeing models in the company's fleet revealed bolts on “many” of the planes had come loose. “I'm angry. I feel more than frustrated and […]
Suspect on the loose after allegedly shooting 8 people over 2 days in suburban Chicago
CHICAGO — A man shot and killed eight people in three locations in a Chicago suburb since Sunday and remains on the run, authorities said Monday. Will County and Joliet police said they did not know a motive for the killings, but said the man knew the victims. Joliet Police Chief William Evans said the […]
Kentucky police catch loose pig enjoying a snow day: ‘Hefty friend’
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Alaska Airlines finds more ‘loose hardware’ on Boeing planes
Alaska Airlines said it has found additional “loose fittings” on some of its grounded Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes following last week's midair explosion. It comes after United Airlines revealed it needed to tighten bolts on several of its planes. in A statement released Monday night, Alaska Airlines said initial reports from its technicians “indicate […]
Loose parts found in Boeing Max door panels, airlines say
Alaska Airlines and United Airlines each separately reported finding loose parts in door panels on other Boeing 737 Max 9 planes that were grounded for inspection following Friday night's crash. An Alaska Airlines flight from Portland, Oregon to Ontario, California suffered an “explosive decompression” mid-flight after a panel used to block an unused emergency exit […]
Major Airline Finds Loose Bolts On Multiple Boeing Planes In Fleet Following Alaska Air Accident
United Airlines, one of America's largest airlines, has found loose bolts on at least five of its Boeing jets, according to Air Current. Company inspectors on Monday found mismatched bolts and other parts in the plug doors of some Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. according to People familiar with the investigation spoke to Air Current. […]
United Airlines found loose bolts, ‘installation issues’ on some Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners
PORTLAND, Ore. – United Airlines said Monday that some Boeing 737 Max 9 planes it inspected were found to have loose bolts and other defects after a similar Alaska Airlines jet exploded mid-flight on Friday. announced that an “installation problem” had been found. The inspection focuses on plugs used to seal off areas set aside […]
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. […]