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Anker has recalled over 1.15 million PowerCore 10000 power banks in the US due to fire and burn hazards caused by battery overheating, with reports of fires, explosions, and minor injuries. Consumers are advised to identify affected units, submit proof for a replacement or gift card, and dispose of the recalled devices safely at hazardous waste centers.
Jackson State University students were told to "shelter in place" after a man with an assault rifle was reportedly seen near the College of Liberal Arts. The suspect has not been found, and Jackson Police are still searching for the individual.
The FAA is recommending airlines to visually inspect the door plugs of Boeing 737-900ER jets after a similar panel blew off a 737 Max 9 earlier this month. More than 170 Max 9 jets have been grounded since then. The FAA's safety alert comes after some airlines reported unspecified issues with the bolts during maintenance inspections. Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines have started checking the door plugs on their 737-900ER planes, and regulators are still evaluating data from initial inspections of the Max 9 jets.
The Federal Aviation Administration has recommended that airlines inspect door plugs on Boeing 737-900ER planes, following a safety alert issued after a similar design flaw was found in the 737 Max 9 model. The agency has instructed airlines to visually inspect the door plugs to ensure they are properly secured, with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines already beginning inspections on their fleets. This comes after the grounding of 171 737 Max 9 jets due to a door panel being blown off during a flight, prompting ongoing investigations by the National Transportation Safety Board and the F.A.A.
The US FAA has issued a safety alert for airlines to inspect door plugs on Boeing 737-900ER planes after a similar incident occurred on a newer Max model. Boeing's stock fell as a result, and airlines have been conducting proactive inspections on their aircraft. The FAA notice does not ground the planes but recommends immediate inspections, while the grounding of the newer Max 9 aircraft continues in the US as the agency reviews inspection data to determine their safety.
The F.A.A. has recommended airlines to inspect door plugs on Boeing 737-900ER planes, following a safety alert due to the same design as the 737 Max 9, which had jets grounded after a door panel incident. The agency is urging immediate visual inspections of the door plugs to ensure proper security, with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines already conducting checks on their fleets. The incident involving the 737 Max 9 did not result in serious injuries, but the NTSB is investigating, while the F.A.A. is working on final inspection instructions for the planes.
Philadelphia officials are recommending residents use bottled drinking water following a chemical spill in the Delaware River that could potentially impact the water supply. The spill dumped about 8,100 gallons of “water soluble acrylic polymer solution," a latex finishing material, into Otter Creek, a tributary to the Delaware River. Drinking water supplier Aqua Pennsylvania said they are working with state and federal agencies to monitor the situation, and will reopen water intake only when it "meets our stringent quality standards."
The FAA has issued an industrywide bulletin urging airlines to step up vigilance at airports after a series of close calls on or near runways. The bulletin recommends "areas of focus" highlighted by recent events, including reinforcing rules, such as checklists and Air Traffic Control instructions, and reviewing runway safety protocols. The bulletin follows an emergency FAA safety summit that brought together regulators and industry groups after at least six high-profile runway incursions were reported at large US airports since the start of this year.
The FAA has issued a safety alert to airlines, pilots, and others after a series of high-profile near collisions, including six serious runway incursions since January. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a series of serious close calls, and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has called for addressing the uptick in aviation close calls before the next "catastrophic event." The FAA has formed a safety review team, and operators are urged to evaluate information collected through their safety management processes, identify hazards, increase and improve safety communications with employees, and enact mitigations.