The New York Times – Travel:
The plane returned safely to Denver on Sunday after the crew reported that the cover came apart during takeoff and struck a wing flap. No injuries were reported.
Category: Federal Aviation Administration
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4 Takeaways About Boeing’s Quality Problems
The New York Times – Travel:
The company’s issues date back years, employees said, and were compounded by the pandemic, when it lost thousands of experienced workers.
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United Airlines Planes Have Seen 8 Incidents in 2 Weeks. What’s Going On?
The New York Times – Travel:
While no one was injured, most of the mishaps required emergency landings or diversions. One safety expert said the incidents were not the result of “systemic problems.”
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United Airlines Flight Missing an External Panel Lands Safely
The New York Times – Travel:
No one realized that the panel from the plane, a Boeing 737-800, was missing until it had landed safely, the airline said.
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Boeing’s Safety Culture Faulted by F.A.A. in New Report
The New York Times – Travel:
The report by a group of experts was commissioned at the behest of Congress and in response to fatal crashes involving 737 Max jets in 2018 and 2019.
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Alaska Airlines 737 May Have Left Boeing Factory Missing Bolts, N.T.S.B. Says
The New York Times – Travel:
A photo indicates that bolts in a fuselage panel had been removed at a Boeing factory and not replaced, the National Transportation Safety Board said.
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Boeing, Still Recovering From Max 8 Crashes, Faces a New Crisis
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.
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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.