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Boeing needs to get real: the 737 Max should probably be scrapped

The Boeing 737 Max is in the news again, this time because the door plug on a brand-new plane came off soon after take-off. The pilots of the Alaska Airlines flight from Portland, Oregon, managed to return the Max 9 safely to Portland International Airport, but the consequences would have…

The Conversation

‘Loose bolts in a young aircraft’: what went wrong at Boeing – and can it be fixed?

Mid-air blowout on Alaska Airlines plane suggests issues at manufacturer despite steps to address processes and culture

The Guardian - UK

US Opens Safety Probe Into Boeing After Alaska Airlines Incident

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Thursday it is launching a safety probe into Boeing following last week's near-catastrophic incident on an Alaska Airlines-operated 737 MAX. "This incident should have never happened and it cannot happen again," the FAA said in a statement, after a panel known as a…

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Boeing's design of a part that blew off a jetliner is being investigated by the federal government

Federal officials are investigating Boeing's design of a panel that blew off a jetliner in midflight last week

The Independent UK

What happened to the 737 Max 9? Boeing CEO admits mistakes after Alaska Airlines incident

Flight cancellations are expected to continue throughout the week after many Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft were grounded

Evening Standard

Alaska Airlines cancels all flights on the Boeing 737 Max 9 through Saturday

The airline said that it would cancel 110 to 150 flights a day while the Max 9 planes remain grounded, as signs indicate some travelers may at least temporarily try to avoid flying on Max 9 jetliners.

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US transportation head says no grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 planes will return to air ‘until it is safe’

Pete Buttigieg says no timeline for return of aircraft as Alaska Airlines announces cancellation of 110-150 flights each day

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Alaska Airlines cancels flights on certain Boeing planes through Saturday for mandatory inspections

Alaska Airlines is canceling all flights on Boeing 737 Max 9 planes until Saturday while it waits for new instructions on how to inspect and fix the planes

The Independent UK

Boeing CEO: Alaska Airlines Incident 'Our Mistake,' Vows Transparency

Boeing Chief Executive Dave Calhoun took responsibility on Tuesday for a near-catastrophic Alaska Airlines incident last week, vowing "complete transparency" as the aviation giant tries to pivot from its latest crisis.

International Business Times

Boeing's Woes Deepen as Door Plug Issues Persist

Boeing faces mounting pressure as investigations into the blowout on an Alaska Airlines plane reveal potential quality issues with subcontractor Spirit Aer...

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Investigation into why a panel blew off a Boeing Max 9 jet focuses on missing bolts

Federal regulators are extending the grounding of some Boeing jets after an Alaska Airlines plane lost a side panel last week

The Independent UK

CEO says Boeing must acknowledge ‘our mistake’ as 737 Max 9 jets are grounded

Planes await inspection by aviation regulators after panel blowout on Alaska Airlines flight amid heightened safety concerns

The Guardian - US

What to know about the blowout on a Boeing 737 Max 9 jet and why most of the planes are grounded

An emergency landing by an Alaska Airlines jetliner last Friday prompted U.S. authorities to ground most of Boeing's 737 Max 9 aircraft, another black mark in the troubled history of the company's Max jets

The Independent UK

United and Alaska Airlines find loose bolts in inspections of Boeing 737 Max 9s after panel blow-out

Inspection comes after panel blew off plane in mid-air, forcing an emergency landing

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The Independent UK

Indonesia temporarily grounds Boeing 737-9 Max jetliners after Alaska Airlines incident

Indonesia has temporarily grounded three Boeing 737-9 Max jetliners, following an incident last week in which an Alaska Airlines plane suffered a blowout that left a gaping hole in the side of the fuselage

The Independent UK

Airlines say they found loose parts in door panels during inspections of Boeing Max 9 jets

Federal investigators are learning more about how a door panel flew off an Alaska Airlines jetliner last week

Al Jazeera

Alaska Airlines warned of issues with Boeing plane before blowout

US investigators say the plane was allowed to fly despite triggered warning lights on previous three flights.

Kiplinger

Boeing Investigation: What Fliers Need To Know

As Boeing's 737 MAX 9 planes are inspected, United and Alaska fliers will likely face more delays and cancellations.

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Mysterious Alaska Airlines plane incident: Door plug found in backyard!

Discover the intriguing investigation behind an Alaska Airlines plane mishap as a missing piece is found and clues emerge. Prepare for a mind-boggling journey!

Chicago Sun-Times

Boeing 737 Max 9 groundings hit United, Alaska following blowout

United and Alaska are awaiting Max 9 manufacturer Boeing issuing a service bulletin, which then requires FAA approval before aircraft repairs can begin.

The Independent UK

Explainer: Missing door 'plug' may hold vital clues to how a gaping hole blew open on a jetliner

Few people thought much about “plugs” that seal unused exits on planes until one of them failed and blew a hole in an Alaska Airlines jet

The Independent UK

What to know about the Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 jet that suffered a blowout

An emergency landing by an Alaska Airlines jetliner has prompted U.S. federal authorities to ground some Boeing 737 Max aircraft, adding another episode to the troubled history of Boeing’s Max lineup of jets

The Independent UK

Alaska Airlines again grounds all Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners as more maintenance may be needed

Alaska Airlines has again grounded all of its Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners

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