FAA Scolds Boeing Over Door Plug Decompression Incident
The agency says the emergency situation “should have never happened.”
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Boeing Subcontractor Scrutinized Over Door Plug Failure
Employees of Spirit AeroSystems allege poor quality control in legal filing.
NTSB Finds Missing 737 Max 9 Door Plug in Teacher’s Backyard
Federal officials have found the fuselage door plug blown off the Alaska Airlines flight on Friday night out of Portland, Oregon.
Alaska Airlines Grounds 737 Max Fleet Following Explosive Decompression
Only minor injuries were sustained when a section of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 900 blew out during flight on Friday, January 5.
Stories That Struck a Chord This Year
As we turn final on 2023, there are some stories that I recall vividly from this past year. Some make me sad, some make me a little angry, and others make me, and others, smile.
Alaska Airlines Seeks to Acquire Hawaiian Airlines
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines may soon merge to become one of the largest air carriers in the world.
Deadheading Pilot Tries to Douse Engines in Flight
The FAA says an Alaska Airlines pilot flying in the jumpseat of an Embraer E175 on Sunday tried to disable the engines on the aircraft by attempting to set off the fire extinguishers on both.
Aviation Community Sending Aid to Maui
Alaska Airlines sends supplies, evacuates residents
Airlines Face 5G Compliance Deadline on July 1
Transportation officials warn of possible travel disruptions next week due to a lack of equipment to prevent interference.
