tldrdaily.news logo
Tag

Aircraft Safety

All articles tagged with #aircraft safety

transportation9 days ago

Alaska Airlines Pilot Sues Boeing Over Midair Door Blowout

An Alaska Airlines pilot is suing Boeing, claiming the company wrongly blamed him and others for a 2024 incident where a panel blew out of a Boeing 737 Max, causing minor injuries but a safe landing, after Boeing and its supplier were implicated in a repair oversight. The pilot, praised for his quick response, alleges Boeing's attempts to deflect liability caused him distress and legal issues, despite the NTSB's findings of a maintenance error.

via ABC News|
#737-max#aircraft-safety#alaska-airlines
science-and-technology11 days ago

Rising Space Debris Threats and China's Spaceflight Advances

The article discusses the increasing risk of space debris hitting airplanes, highlighting the challenges in predicting re-entry of space junk, recent incidents like China's Long March 5B re-entry, and efforts to improve safety through better prediction models, international coordination, and standards, while reassuring that the probability of a collision remains very low.

via Space|
#aircraft-safety#science-and-technology#space-debris
business2 months ago

FAA Approves Boeing's 737 Max Production Increase After Crash

Boeing has received FAA approval to increase the production of its 737 Max jets to 42 per month, nearly two years after a safety crisis led to production restrictions following two fatal crashes and a subsequent grounding of the aircraft. The FAA conducted extensive reviews to ensure safety as Boeing plans further increases, signaling a recovery in confidence and a step towards stabilizing the company's production and financial performance.

via CNBC|
#737-max#aircraft-safety#boeing
aviation-safety3 months ago

Ryanair Flight Makes Emergency Landing Near Fuel Exhaustion

A Ryanair flight landed at Manchester with only six minutes of fuel remaining, raising concerns about fuel planning and operational safety, especially given Ryanair's history of minimal fuel reserves and multiple diversions. An investigation is expected to examine whether procedures and decision-making contributed to this hazardous situation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining adequate fuel reserves to prevent accidents.

via Hacker News|
#aircraft-safety#aviation-investigation#aviation-safety
world6 months ago

Air India Crash Investigation Continues Amid Calls for Transparency and Safety Assurance

The investigation into the recent Air India crash in Ahmedabad remains ongoing, with the preliminary report indicating no mechanical faults but revealing cockpit confusion before the crash. Airline CEO Campbell Wilson emphasized caution in drawing conclusions, as the probe is far from complete, and no cause or recommendations have been made yet.

via Reuters|
#ahmedabad#air-india-crash#aircraft-safety
aviation6 months ago

Air India Boeing 787 Crash: Investigation Focuses on Fuel Switches and Preliminary Report Expected

The investigation into the June 12 Air India flight 171 crash, which killed 241 people, is focusing on the movement of engine fuel control switches, with data analysis indicating no mechanical or design issues with the Boeing 787 or its engines. The investigation is ongoing, and detailed analysis of the switches' movements and other data may take months, as authorities seek to determine the cause of the crash.

via The Air Current|
#air-india-crash#aircraft-safety#aviation