FAA urges airlines to check second Boeing type with same 737-9 plug door design
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) to airlines that fly Boeing…
Alaska Airlines
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Alaska Airlines is a major American airline headquartered in SeaTac, Washington. Founded: April 14, 1932. CEO: Ben Minicucci.
Boeing completes plug door inspections of 40 grounded 737-9s requested by FAA
Boeing has completed plug door inspections of 40 grounded 737 MAX 9 planes, a process that was requested…
US Navy admiral who kept nuclear warships safe joins Boeing to lead quality review
A retired United States (US) Navy Admiral who spent eight years ensuring US nuclear-powered warships ran safely and…
Boeing opens its factory doors to all 737 MAX operators to restore trust
As Boeing looks to toughen its quality control checks in the wake of the Alaska Airline 737 MAX…
Alaska Airlines to enhance quality control checks on Boeing 737-9 MAX production
Alaska Airlines, a United States-based carrier, has initiated preliminary inspections for quality control on its Boeing 737-9 MAX…
‘This incident should never have happened’: FAA formally investigates Boeing
An official investigation into Boeing has been launched by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after a plug door…
Alaska flight 1282 passengers to be given $1,500, full refund and counseling
Passengers who were traveling on Alaska Airlines flight AS 1282 when the door plug expelled mid-flight have been…
Alaska Airlines cancels more flights as it awaits Boeing instructions for 737-9
Alaska Airlines has canceled more flights as it awaits instructions from Boeing on how to carry inspections out…
NTSB: All 12 stop fittings disengaged on Alaska plane door plug causing blowout
The National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) has shared its initial findings following an investigation into flight 1282, disclosing…
Loose bolts, parts found by United and Alaska during B737-9 MAX inspections
Alaska Airlines and United Airlines reported that loose bolts and hardware were found when the carriers conducted inspections…
Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 fuselage maker Spirit responds to plug door blowout
The company that built and supplied the fuselage for the Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 that lost…
NTSB gives update on Alaska Airlines flight 1282, missing door plug found
National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) officials in the US have announced that the door plug from the Alaska…
EASA adopts FAA directive despite no carriers with Alaska Airlines 737-9 setup
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has confirmed that it has adopted the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA)…
More airlines ground Boeing 737 MAX 9s following Alaska’s plug door blowout
More carriers have confirmed that they are grounding their Boeing 737 MAX 9 fleets after an Alaska Airlines…
Alaska Airlines grounds 737 MAX 9 fleet after plugged door blowout midflight
Alaska Airlines has grounded its fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft after part of the plane’s fuselage…
Alaska Airlines receives its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 to open longer routes
Alaska Airlines has welcomed the delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The plane is key…
Alaska Airlines adds non-alcoholic craft beer to onboard drinks selection
Alaska Airlines passengers can now indulge in happy hour without the hangover. The Seattle-based airline partnered with Best…
Porter Airlines becomes new airline partner for Alaska Airlines
Hot on the heels of the recent announcement that Alaska Airlines is to take over Hawaiian Airlines, the…