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travel1 year ago•3 min saved

"FAA Increases Oversight of United Airlines Amid Recent Incidents"

United Airlines has experienced eight incidents in the past two weeks, including engine fires, lost tires, and planes veering off runways, prompting concerns about aviation safety. While no injuries were reported, the incidents have raised anxiety among federal officials and passengers. United's chief executive emphasized that the incidents were unrelated and not indicative of systemic problems, but safety experts stress that such issues, while occasional, are not acceptable. The incidents involved aircraft from both Boeing and Airbus, and the airline is reviewing each case to enhance safety training and procedures.

via The New York Times|

#airplane-incidents #aviation-safety #boeing

aviation-industry1 year ago•4 min saved

"Boeing's Safety Crisis: A Closer Look at the Ongoing Issues"

Boeing is facing mounting safety concerns and scrutiny from the FAA after a series of alarming incidents involving its commercial airplanes. The company's culture shift away from safety and quality to prioritize shareholder value, as highlighted in a segment by John Oliver, has raised significant red flags. Recent safety incidents, including a nosedive of a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and a tire falling off a Boeing 777-200, have further fueled concerns. Additionally, the death of a Boeing whistleblower has added to the suspicion surrounding the company. With customers expressing reluctance to fly on Boeing aircraft and actively avoiding them in travel plans, the future for Boeing remains uncertain as it faces pressure to implement substantial improvements.

via Mashable|

#airplane-incidents #aviation-industry #boeing

aviation-manufacturing1 year ago•1 min saved

Boeing's Ongoing Crisis: A Look at the Troubled 737 MAX Fleet

Questions have arisen about Boeing's manufacturing practices after a panel blew off an Alaska Airlines flight, prompting concerns and scrutiny about the manufacturer's airplanes and their safety implications.

via The New York Times|

#airplane-incidents #alaska-airlines #aviation-manufacturing

travel2 years ago•5 min saved

2023: A Year of Air Travel Chaos and Record-breaking Complaints

The year 2023 witnessed several shocking incidents on airplanes, including a passenger's mid-flight meltdown over a crying baby, a flight diversion due to a severe case of diarrhea, a passenger opening the emergency exit and climbing onto the plane wing, a journalist discovering blood-soaked floor under his seat, a passenger facing federal charges for grabbing flight attendants and demanding a kiss, a woman being kicked off a flight for petting her newly adopted dog, a plane dropping 15,000 feet in three minutes due to a pressurization issue, and seven passengers being hospitalized after experiencing severe turbulence.

via PEOPLE|

#air-travel #airplane-incidents #flight-diversion

safety2 years ago•10 min saved

Rising Concerns Over Lithium Battery Incidents on Airplanes

Lithium battery incidents on airplanes have increased by 42% in the last five years, with at least one incident occurring on a passenger plane in the US every week since 2021. Lithium-ion batteries can catch fire and explode due to a process called "thermal runaway." Pilots and flight attendants are concerned about the safe transport of hazardous materials on airplanes, including lithium batteries, and some airlines are using specialized "thermal containment" bags to control fires. Public awareness among travelers is crucial, and the FAA has guidelines for carrying lithium batteries on airplanes. A startup called Pure Lithium has developed a non-flammable battery, but it will take time to scale up production.

via CBS News|

#airplane-incidents #faa #hazardous-materials