The New York Times – Travel:
The incident on an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 plane is likely to increase Boeing’s costs and scrutiny of the manufacturer by regulators, airlines and travelers.
Category: Boeing Company
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Boeing Suspends Financial Outlook as It Focuses on Safety
The New York Times – Travel:
The manufacturer is under pressure to improve quality control after a panel blew off a 737 Max 9 plane during an Alaska Airlines flight this month.
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Boeing Faces Tricky Balance Between Safety and Financial Performance
The New York Times – Travel:
The company is under pressure to show regulators and customers that it takes safety seriously and to reassure investors about its financial outlook.
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Airlines Hoping for More Boeing Jets Could Be Waiting Awhile
The New York Times – Travel:
The Federal Aviation Administration’s decision to limit Boeing’s production of 737 Max planes could hurt airlines that are struggling to buy enough new aircraft.
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How to Know if You’re Scheduled on a Boeing 737 Max 9, and What Your Options Are
The New York Times – Travel:
With inspection guidelines set for the grounded planes, airlines could start flying the 737 Max 9 later this week. Here’s what travelers should know.
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Grounded Boeing Max 9 Jets Could Resume Flying Within Days
The New York Times – Travel:
The F.A.A. approved inspection guidelines for the 737s, one of which lost a body panel in flight. Alaska Airlines planned to start using them again on Friday and United on Sunday.
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Boeing Reinstalled Panel That Later Blew Out of 737 Max Jet
The New York Times – Travel:
Employees at its Washington State factory are said to have removed the door plug for further work before the plane was delivered to Alaska Airlines.
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Boeing Faces Backlash From Airline Chiefs
The New York Times – Travel:
The aircraft maker’s customers are going public with their frustrations, hoping their tough comments will force the company to improve quality control and engineering.
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F.A.A. Says Initial Round of 737 Max Inspections Has Been Finished
The New York Times – Travel:
The agency said it would review the data from the inspections of 40 planes, a subset of the 171 Boeing Max 9 aircraft that have been grounded.