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The NTSB found that a missing bolt caused a panel to detach from an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 midair, nearly leading to disaster. The incident was due to multiple system failures, including inadequate maintenance, training, and oversight by Boeing and the FAA. The agency issued safety recommendations to improve procedures and oversight to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Drone activity temporarily shut down New York Stewart International Airport, prompting Governor Kathy Hochul to call for federal intervention and legislative action to enhance drone regulation and safety measures. Hochul urged Congress to pass the Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization act to empower state and local law enforcement in managing drone threats, and requested additional federal law enforcement support to protect critical infrastructure.
The American Airlines pilot union has reported a "significant spike" in safety- and maintenance-related issues, including tools left in wheel wells and collisions between aircraft being tugged or towed. The union has warned pilots to be mindful of hazards and highlighted the need for increased oversight. United Airlines has also faced scrutiny for incidents involving its planes, prompting increased FAA oversight. The APA has met with American Airlines management to address the identified operational hazards and secure a commitment to involve the union in the safety risk assessment process.
The pilots union at American Airlines has reported a significant increase in safety and maintenance issues, including fewer routine aircraft inspections, shorter test flights after major maintenance work, and incidents of tools and items being left in wheel wells and around parked planes. The union has raised concerns with senior management and is encouraged by the company's response, while the FAA declined to comment on the allegations. The Allied Pilots Association has urged its members to report any safety or maintenance problems, emphasizing the importance of catching errors to prevent potential tragedies.
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Aspen was delayed for over 17 hours due to a potential issue with the plane's anti-skid system, prompting increased oversight from the FAA. SkyWest Airlines, which operated the flight, apologized for the inconvenience and stated that the system was functioning normally when the flight safely operated to Aspen. United Airlines' Vice President of Corporate Safety acknowledged recent safety events and emphasized the airline's commitment to prioritizing safety.
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Aspen was delayed for over 17 hours, prompting increased oversight from the FAA. The airline initially cited unknown issues for the delay, and the FAA is now evaluating safety compliance following recent safety events. United Airlines has not provided further details on the flight delay.
American Airlines has placed an order for 260 new planes, including a significant number of Boeing 737 Max jets, to bolster its domestic and short-haul international network and expand first-class seating. The order includes 85 Airbus A321neo, 85 Boeing 737 Max 10, and 90 Embraer E175 aircraft, with options for an additional 193 planes. This comes as the FAA increases oversight of Boeing following an incident involving a Max 9 jet. Despite FAA scrutiny, Boeing expressed appreciation for American Airlines' trust and confidence in the 737 Max family.
The head of Boeing's 737 program, Ed Clark, is leaving the company amid leadership changes following a recent incident involving a Boeing 737 Max 9 jet. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting a review of Boeing's quality assurance and control programs, and the company is facing renewed scrutiny over safety concerns. Boeing's CEO has apologized for the recent incident and the company has implemented new quality-control efforts, including safety stand-downs and enhanced inspections.
Boeing's head of the 737 Max program, Ed Clark, is leaving the company as part of a management shake-up following a January mishap involving a Boeing-manufactured Alaska Airlines plane. The incident led to increased FAA oversight and temporary grounding of all Boeing 737 Max 9 airplanes in the U.S. The company's Executive Vice President announced the leadership changes, emphasizing an enhanced focus on ensuring aircraft quality and safety. This move comes after previous issues with the 737 Max, including two crashes in 2018 and 2019, which led to a worldwide grounding of the aircraft.
Boeing has found "non-conformance" in the way some holes were drilled in about 50 undelivered 737 jets, prompting the need for rework on these planes. While not an immediate flight safety issue, the company has been under scrutiny since a door plug fell out of a 737 Max 9 in January, leading the FAA to increase its oversight and begin an immediate audit of Boeing's production and manufacturing.
Boeing announces increased quality inspections for its 737 Max aircraft production after an unused door blew off an Alaska Airlines plane mid-flight, prompting an emergency landing. The US regulator has extended the grounding of 737 Max planes with similar fuselage panels and will conduct an audit of the plane's production line due to "significant problems" and "other manufacturing problems." Scrutiny of Boeing has been renewed after the incident, as the company aims to bolster quality assurance and controls in 737 production and deploy additional inspections throughout the build process.
Aviation expert Dan Gryder warns of an imminent plane crash due to poor FAA oversight, following a recent incident involving a Boeing 737-9 MAX that lost a door mid-flight. The FAA has ordered the grounding of these planes for inspection. Passengers on the affected Alaska Airlines flight narrowly escaped a potential disaster, prompting cancellations of hundreds of flights. Boeing's CEO emphasizes the need for transparency and cooperation with investigations, as concerns about aircraft safety and FAA supervision persist.