FAA Completes Inspections of First 40 Boeing 737 MAX 9 Jets
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has completed inspections of an initial group of 40 Boeing 737 MAX 9 airplanes, a key hurdle to ungrounding the planes after a Jan. 5…
In Attempt to Restore Trust, Boeing Opens 737 MAX Factory to The Type Operators
In a bid to restore trust and confidence among customers and regulators, Boeing has opened its factory doors to all 737 MAX operators. This move comes in the wake of…
INCIDENT | Two Boeing Jets Collided On The Ground at O’Hare International
On the evening of January 14, 2024, two Boeing planes were involved in a ground collision at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. The incident sparked an investigation by the Federal Aviation…
INCIDENT | Japan ANA Boeing 737-800 Flight Returns Due to Cockpit Window Crack
In a recent incident, a domestic flight of All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, was forced to return to its departure airport due to a crack found on the…
Travelers Exercise Caution: Aircraft Model Checks Increase Post Boeing Incident
Several travel operators have reported that an increasing number of travelers are verifying the model of an aircraft before booking flights. This comes in the wake of an incident where…
Boeing to Update Inspection Guidelines for 737 Max 9 Following Midflight Panel Dislodgement
Boeing, the aircraft manufacturer, is set to update the inspection guidelines for its 737 Max 9 planes. This decision comes after a panel was dislodged during an Alaska Airlines flight…
Boeing CEO Admits Guilt And Vows Mid-air Blowout Can Never Happen Again
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun acknowledged the mistake made in a mid-air panel blowout from an Alaska Airlines jet and promised to work with regulators to ensure it never happens again.…
Alaska Air Discovers Loose Hardware on Some Boeing 737 MAX 9 Aircraft
Alaska Airlines, a major American airline, has recently reported the discovery of loose hardware on some of its Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. This revelation has raised concerns about the…
EASA Follows Suit with FAA, Grounding Specific 737 MAX Models Despite No European Impact
In a move mirroring the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s recent directive, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has adopted similar measures for a specific configuration of the Boeing 737…