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.
Category: Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
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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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Judge Blocks JetBlue From Acquiring Spirit Airlines
The New York Times – Travel:
The ruling is a victory for the Justice Department, which had argued that the merger would reduce competition.
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F.A.A. Investigating Whether Boeing 737 Max 9 Conformed to Approved Design
The New York Times – Travel:
Regulators are examining whether Boeing complied with safety rules on a plane that lost a fuselage panel while in flight last week.
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Airlines to Inspect Boeing 737 Max 9 Planes
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.
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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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A.O.C. Thinks the U.S. Deserves Better Sunscreen
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
For years, American consumers have had to look abroad if they want the latest in sunscreen innovations. Some, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, think it’s time to revisit F.D.A. approval procedures.
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U.S. Judge Strikes Down F.D.A. Regulation of Premium Cigars
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Hand-rolled, specialty cigars should not be subject to the broader F.D.A. regulatory rules over tobacco use, a federal judge ruled.
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U.S. Moves to Improve Airplane Bathrooms for People With Disabilities
The New York Times – Travel:
New regulations announced by the Transportation Department will mandate that more new planes have accessible lavatories, though the requirement will not take effect for years.