Boeing taps Kelly Ortberg as CEO after midair blowout fiasco
Boeing announced Wednesday that it had named Robert “Kelly” Ortberg to succeed outgoing CEO Dave Calhoun after a months-long search as the company struggles to recover from several safety crises, including a door panel exploding in mid-air. Ortberg, a veteran aerospace industry veteran, faces numerous challenges, including reviving jet production and rebuilding trust with regulators, […]
Boeing sanctioned over release of details from 737 MAX midair blowout probe
US investigators on Thursday sanctioned Boeing Co for publishing details of its investigation into the mid-air explosion of a 737 Max plane, said they would report its actions to the Justice Department and demanded an apology from the embattled plane maker. The National Transportation Safety Board said Boeing “clearly violated” board rules by providing “non-public […]
Southwest Airlines Boeing flight experienced ‘Dutch roll’ midair
A Southwest Airlines Boeing plane experienced an unusual Dutch roll at an altitude of 32,000 feet, causing severe damage to the aircraft and rendering it unfit for flight, authorities said. On May 25, Southwest Airlines Flight N8825Q (a Boeing 737 carrying 175 passengers) was en route from Phoenix to Oakland when the tail of the […]
3 Killed After Aircraft Disintegrates Mid-Air
The crash in Tennessee on Wednesday resulted in the plane breaking up mid-air, killing three people, ABC News reported. Three people were killed when a Beech V35 plane crashed near Franklin in Williamson County. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has been notified and is investigating the accident. according to Go to ABC News. The […]
Boeing posts $355M loss, in ‘tough moment’ amid scrutiny over midair blowout
Boeing announced Wednesday that it posted a $355 million loss due to lower revenue in the first quarter. It’s another sign of the crisis gripping aircraft manufacturers, which face intense scrutiny over aircraft safety and a growing number of whistleblower accusations of sloppy work. CEO David Calhoun said the company is going through a “tough […]
Boeing whistleblower says 787 could ‘fall apart’ mid-air under fatigue failure
FreightWaves Founder and CEO Craig Fuller discusses whether the U.S. is facing a transportation crisis and addresses Boeing’s “money-making” issues. Boeing whistleblower Sam Salepour has doubled down on his claims that the Boeing 787 Dreamliner needs to be grounded due to widespread safety concerns. Mr. Salepour, a Boeing engineer, previously made the claims in documents […]
Deadly Cable Car Crash In Turkey Strands Nearly 200, Prompts Dramatic Mid-Air Rescue
A deadly cable car accident on Friday left hundreds of people stranded above rocky ground on the outskirts of the Turkish city of Antalya, Euronews reported. A car collided with a utility pole, killing one person and injuring seven others. More than 150 people were left stranded in the air after the car exploded, slamming […]
Boeing deliveries drop by half due to increased quality checks after midair blowout
Boeing on Tuesday said it delivered 29 planes in March, more than half the number of planes delivered in the same month last year, down from 64 planes, as production of the 737 MAX fell due to increased quality inspections and audits by regulators. did. Boeing will reduce production of its MAX single-aisle planes to […]
Mid-Air Collision Leaves One Florida Skydiver Dead, Another Injured, Police Say
A skydiver from Brazil was killed on Monday when he collided with another skydiver above a Florida airport and fell to his death, the Miami Herald reported. The Deland Police Department identified the dead man as 42-year-old Giulianno Scotti, according to the Herald. Police said in a social media post that Scotti “collided mid-air” with […]
DOJ launches criminal probe into Alaska Airlines mid-air door plug blowout: report
The Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into the explosion of a fuselage panel on an Alaska Airlines jet. Federal authorities have begun contacting the passengers and crew of the horrifying Jan. 5 plane that blew a Boeing 737 Max 9’s door plug at 16,000 feet and made an emergency landing in Portland, […]