The New York Times – Travel:
Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration issued technical instructions to airlines two days after a part of a plane was blown out near Portland, Ore.
Category: Boeing 737 Max Groundings and Safety Concerns (2019)
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Boeing Max 9 Jets Remain Grounded as Airlines Await Inspection Instructions
The New York Times – Travel:
Two days after a chunk of the fuselage blew out of one of the planes, the F.A.A. and the aircraft maker are still negotiating what to tell the airlines to do.
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Boeing Again Under Scrutiny After Latest 737 Max Problem
The New York Times – Travel:
A sudden hole appearing in the side of an Alaska Airlines plane midflight follows years of problems with the manufacturer’s aircraft.
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What Travelers Should Know About the Boeing Max 9 Plane and Flight Delays
The New York Times – Travel:
An Alaska Airlines plane made an emergency landing when a section of its aircraft ripped off in flight. Here’s what passengers should know about the aircraft, how airlines are responding and more.
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Boeing Urges Airlines to Inspect 737 Max Planes for Possible Loose Bolts
The New York Times – Travel:
The F.A.A. said it was monitoring inspections after an airline discovered a bolt with a missing nut in the plane’s rudder-control system.
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FAA Outage Highlights Fragility of the Aviation System
The New York Times – Travel:
The Federal Aviation Administration halted flights Wednesday morning after a system to alert pilots to safety issues went down, just two weeks after a major Southwest Airlines meltdown.
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Alaska Airlines Gives Boeing a Big Order With an Eye to Expansion
The New York Times – Travel:
The carrier’s decision signals confidence in the 737 Max and in the demand for air travel.
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Boeing’s sales rebound continues, with the 737 Max leading the way.
The New York Times – Travel:
The company had net sales of 145 aircraft in the first three months of the year as airlines got ready for a resurgence in travel.
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Jury Finds Former Boeing Pilot Not Guilty of Fraud in 737 Max Case
The New York Times – Travel:
The pilot, Mark Forkner, was the only person to face criminal charges for flaws that resulted in two fatal crashes of one of Boeing’s most important planes.