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FAA audit faults Boeing for 'multiple instances' of quality control shortcomings

The findings, part of a six-week audit by the FAA, singled out both Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems in the wake of January's in-flight door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 jet.

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John Oliver calls for new leadership of Boeing: ‘Fix the culture that you have destroyed’

Last Week Tonight host looks into recent safety and profit-driven culture issues plaguing major US airplane manufacturer

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Boeing Delays 737 Max Production Expansion After Alaska Airlines Incident

Boeing postpones 737 Max production expansion after Alaska Airlines incident. FAA oversight ensures safety.

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Spirit Aerosystems Shares Surge On Report Of Possible Boeing Buy

Shares of Spirit AeroSystems surged Friday following a report it could be bought by Boeing as the aviation giant seeks to right itself amid its latest safety crisis.

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Why ISS astronauts won't know where to look for next total solar eclipse for a while

NASA can usually give precise directions to astronauts about ISS activities. But when it comes to the next total solar eclipse, a paradox may create some issues.

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DOJ Investigating Boeing For Criminal Liability In Door Plug Incident

Justice Department investigates Boeing for potential criminal liability in door plug incident. FAA mandates Boeing to address quality control issues.

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The FAA gives Boeing 90 days to fix quality control issues. Critics say they run deep

Boeing has 90 days to come up with a plan to fix quality control issues, the FAA said Wednesday. Critics say those problems go far beyond the door plug that blew off a 737 Max in midair last month.

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What Checked Bag Fees Cost at Major Airlines After Recent Hikes

There's a growing list of airlines that have hiked baggage fees this year. Here's the latest on what you'll pay to check bags when you fly.

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Boeing Staff Confused On Safety Reporting: US Study

Boeing employees are confused and distrustful of changes to safety reporting systems implemented by the aerospace giant after fatal plane crashes in 2018 and 2019, according to a US report released Monday.

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Boeing Removes Head Of Troubled 737 MAX Unit

Boeing removes head of 737 MAX unit after alarming mid-flight incident, sparking investigations and renewed safety concerns in the aviation industry.

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Boeing Removes Head Of 737 MAX Program After Safety Concerns

Boeing removes head of 737 MAX program and takes steps to address safety concerns and improve quality control.

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Head of Boeing 737 MAX programme out amid safety concerns at planemaker

Ed Clark oversaw the Renton factory where the Alaska Airlines plane involved in blowout was completed.

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Boeing ousts the head of its troubled 737 Max program after quality control concerns

The Boeing executive who oversaw the troubled 737 Max program, Ed Clark, has left the company. It's part of a broader management shakeup after a door plug panel blew off a jet in midair last month.

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Alaska's Flight Attendants Add Their Voice To Chorus of Airline Industry Unrest

Alaska Airlines flight attendants authorized a strike this week as thousands of colleagues protested for a day at U.S., U.K. and Guam airports over better contracts and pay.

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Cantwell to accelerate pace of aviation bills in wake of door blowout - Roll Call

Senate Commerce Chair Maria Cantwell is looking further at airplane safety following the mid-flight door plug blowout on a Boeing aircraft.

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‘It’s going to be historic’: US flight attendants picket at major airports

Protests come as over two-thirds of flight attendants in the US are currently in new union contract negotiations

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Alaska Airlines jet door blowout caused by missing bolts

The National Transportation Safety Board reveals missing bolts in Alaska Airlines jet door, potentially causing a mid-air blowout. Boeing and Alaska Airlin...

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Federal investigators: Boeing 737 Max 9 flew for two months with missing bolts

Discover the latest findings from the National Transportation Safety Board regarding the missing bolts on a Boeing 737 Max 9 and the implications for aviat...

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Boeing 737 MAX 9 missing bolts on Alaska Airlines flight

National Transportation Safety Board reveals that four bolts were missing from the Boeing 737 MAX 9 door plug during a recent incident on an Alaska Airline...

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Missing bolts caused panel blowout on Alaska Airlines flight

Discover the latest updates on the Alaska Airlines panel blowout incident. Learn about the initial finding by the NTSB and the missing bolts, as the invest...

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Probe Suggests Blown-out Boeing Jet Panel Had Missing Bolts

Four of the bolts securing the panel of a Boeing 737 MAX 9 Alaska Airlines jet that blew off mid-flight last month were missing, according to a preliminary investigation published Tuesday.

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'Door bolts missing' on Boeing which was forced into emergency landing after mid-air blowout

The cabin on the Alaska Airlines jet depressurised as a door panel shot off

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Boeing door plug blowout: NTSB finds bolts missing, causing midair scare

The NTSB has released a report on the door plug blowout in a Boeing 737 MAX 9, revealing that four bolts were missing. This raises questions about Boeing's...

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NTSB says key bolts were missing from the door plug that blew off a Boeing 737 Max 9

According to preliminary investigation findings released by NTSB investigators on Tuesday, four key bolts were "missing" when a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 in midair last month.

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