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Southwest prompts federal probe after flight departs from closed runway
June 28, 2024 | 4:00pmThe incident occurred early Tuesday morning at Portland International Jetport in Maine.
Boeing faces FAA probe over fake titanium found in plane parts
June 14, 2024 | 11:51amBoeing said the issue involves the broader industry and some titanium shipments received by a limited set of suppliers, affecting a small number of airplane parts.
FAA sues enraged, duct-taped American Airlines passenger
June 14, 2024 | 1:16amWells' erratic behavior began after she was served a Jack Daniels, neat, during beverage service about an hour into the flight.
Virgin Galactic launches VSS Unity to edge of space before retiring vessel
June 8, 2024 | 3:46pmVirgin Galactic's seventh commercial research mission took off out of New Mexico on Saturday, its last before the company retires its VSS Unity spaceplane.
United Airlines flight carrying 153 travelers aborted before takeoff when plane engine catches fire, gushes smoke: video
May 27, 2024 | 9:34pmThe FAA temporarily halted arrivals into the Chicago airport on one of the busiest travel weekends of the year until regular operations started at 2:45 p.m., the agency said.
FAA reveals flaw in another major Boeing plane that could result in fuel tank exploding
May 22, 2024 | 8:54pm"This condition, if not addressed, could result in an ignition source inside the fuel tank and subsequent fire or explosion."
Critical flaw that allowed terrorists to storm the cockpits of four jetliners on 9/11 finally fixed after 23 years
May 18, 2024 | 2:14pmNearly 23 years after 9/11, a critical flaw that helped terrorists hijack four jetliners, murder the pilots and turn the planes into weapons of mass destruction is finally being corrected.
Boeing facing new probe by FAA after employee 'misconduct' tied to 787 inspections
May 6, 2024 | 4:25pmThe FAA has been scrutinizing Boeing’s production since the Jan. 5 midair blowout of a door plug on a 737 MAX jet.
Rockies staff member allegedly sat inside cockpit on flight, triggering FAA, United Airlines investigation
April 18, 2024 | 11:46pmThe Rockies were en route to Toronto on a charter flight operated by United when the video was taken, according to the report.
Flightmare: American Airlines' pilots report ‘significant spike' in safety issues, 'series of errors'
April 16, 2024 | 8:13amAmerican Airlines' pilots union has reported a "significant spike" in safety issues, raising red flags over fewer routine aircraft inspections and shorter test flights on planes following major maintenance work.
The scary reason lights are dimmed on flights during takeoff and landing
April 11, 2024 | 9:42amNo, they're not setting the mood for mile-high club hopefuls.
Boeing gives Alaska Airlines $160M 'initial payment' for losses related to midair door blowout
April 5, 2024 | 8:50amAlaska Airlines said in a regulatory filing that it lost "approximately $160 million" in its first quarter in pretax profit.
FAA probes near miss between Southwest jet, LaGuardia's air traffic control tower: 'Go around!'
April 5, 2024 | 7:14amAn air traffic controller was heard yelling to the pilot to "go around!"
United Airlines asks pilots to take voluntary unpaid leave, cites delays in Boeing deliveries
April 2, 2024 | 9:11amUnited Airlines is asking its pilots to take voluntary unpaid leave next month because of delays in Boeing deliveries, according to a memo sent to pilots. Because of an anticipated...
Boeing has 'serious work ahead' after Alaska Airlines mess: top exec
March 28, 2024 | 12:13pm"We will put safety and quality above all else in order to meet and exceed the expectations of our regulators, customers, flying public and each other," Pope said.
FAA boosts scrutiny of United Airlines after scary incidents on Boeing planes
March 22, 2024 | 7:39pmUnited Airlines said late Friday that US safety regulators will boost scrutiny of the airline after a series of recent safety incidents.
FAA warns of impacts to air travel during Great North American Eclipse
March 22, 2024 | 4:52amThe FAA posted what it called "special air traffic procedures" on its website Thursday that listed the possible impacts on the industry and what airports could be subject to operational...
Airline CEOs request meeting with Boeing in wake of 737 MAX blowout: report
March 21, 2024 | 11:57amMajor US airline CEOS have reportedly requested a meeting with Boeing's board to express concerns over production problems following near-disastrous fuselage blowout.
Whistleblower claimed Boeing managers spied on him before his alleged suicide
March 20, 2024 | 8:56pmBarnett said he suffered numerous instances of retaliation after internally reporting the airplane giant's failure to comply with Federal Aviation Authority safety standards.
Midair fuel leak reported as pressure mounts on Boeing after week of mishaps, including flames shooting out of wing
March 13, 2024 | 6:56amA United Airlines Boeing 777-300 aircraft suffered a mid-air fuel leak and was forced to make an emergency landing Monday, marking the fifth incident the airline reported in a little...