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aviation1 year ago•1 min saved

"FAA Mandates Extra Inspections for Boeing 737 MAX Fleet"

The FAA issued an airworthiness directive requiring extra inspections for some Boeing 737 Max jets after loose bolts were found in the rudder control system of an international operator's plane. The order affects 1,299 planes, with 482 registered in the U.S., and is based on Boeing's recommendation. This issue is separate from the missing bolts that caused a door plug to rip off an Alaska Airlines plane in January. The FAA and NTSB are investigating, while experts maintain the 737 Max's safety.

via USA TODAY|

#airworthiness-directive #aviation #boeing-737-max

aviation-safety2 years ago•4 min saved

"Alaska Airlines CEO Reveals Widespread Loose Bolts on Boeing Planes"

Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci revealed that loose bolts were found on "many" of its Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes following a near-disaster incident. The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered all MAX 9 jets grounded and launched a safety investigation, including an audit of the plane’s production line and suppliers. Boeing has expressed deep apologies and is taking comprehensive action to bring the airplanes safely back to service and improve quality and delivery performance. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby also expressed frustration with Boeing and is contemplating a future for its fleet without the 737 MAX 10.

via New York Post |

#737-max-9 #alaska-airlines #aviation-safety

aviation-safety2 years ago•3 min saved

"Alaska Airlines Discovers 'Many' Loose Bolts on Boeing Max 9s, Prompts Safety Inspection"

A safety inspection of Alaska Airlines' Boeing 737 Max 9 fleet revealed "many" loose bolts following an in-flight emergency where a door plug came loose, prompting the grounding of the fleet. Alaska Airlines CEO demands improvements from Boeing, while United Airlines also found loose bolts on its planes. The NTSB is investigating the incident, and FAA urged inspections on other Boeing models. Questions remain about the incident's cause, and passengers have filed a lawsuit against Boeing and Alaska Airlines.

via Business Insider|

#alaska-airlines #aviation-safety #boeing-737-max-9

aviation2 years ago•4 min saved

"Boeing's MAX 9 Planes Face Loose Bolt Concerns, Prompting Inspection Urgency"

Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci revealed that in-house inspections of the carrier's Boeing 737 Max 9 planes following a near-disaster incident uncovered "many" loose bolts, prompting frustration and anger. The Federal Aviation Administration has grounded the Max 9 planes and launched a safety investigation, while lawmakers question Boeing's quality control systems. With no timetable for returning the planes to service, Alaska Airlines is demanding improvements from Boeing and conducting its own oversight of the production line. United Airlines is also considering a future without the Boeing 737 Max 10, and Boeing has lost 19% of its market capitalization over the past month.

via NBC News|

#alaska-airlines #aviation #boeing-737-max-9

aviation-safety2 years ago•2 min saved

"United Airlines' Boeing 737 Max 9 Investigation Unveils Loose Bolts"

United Airlines discovered loose bolts in its Boeing 737 Max 9 fleet during inspections following the Alaska Airlines incident where a door plug blew out mid-flight. The FAA grounded 171 planes from multiple US carriers for inspections. United has canceled 200 MAX 9 flights and is working to bring the planes back into service. Boeing is in close contact with operators and committed to ensuring safety and quality standards. The NTSB is investigating the Alaska Airlines incident and previous pressurization warning light issues.

via Business Insider|

#alaska-airlines #aviation-safety #boeing-737-max-9

aviation-safety2 years ago•0 min saved

"Loose Bolts Found on United's 737 Max 9 Planes After Alaska Airlines Incident"

United Airlines has discovered loose bolts and other parts on the plug doors of its 737 Max 9 jets during inspections prompted by a recent rapid depressurization incident on an Alaska Airlines jet of the same model. The issue has been found on at least five aircraft, and both United and Boeing have yet to comment on the findings.

via The Air Current|

#air-safety #aircraft-inspections #aviation-safety