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FAA Acknowledges Oversight Failures In Boeing Manufacturing Problems

FAA acknowledges oversight lapses with Boeing, implements proactive measures, and restricts production. Ongoing investigations on Boeing's manufacturing pr...

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The head of the FAA says his agency was too hands-off in its oversight of Boeing

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration has acknowledged his agency should have been more aware of problems at Boeing before a door plug blew off a 737 Max jet during an Alaska Airlines flight in January

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FAA's Whitaker says agency 'too hands off' on Boeing - Roll Call

Federal oversight of Boeing Co. has been “too hands off," Mike Whitaker, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration, said Thursday.

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Boeing Faces Deadline To Rebut Possible US Prosecution

Boeing faces a Thursday deadline to respond to a US Department of Justice determination that the planemaker can be prosecuted for violating a 2021 deal that allowed it to escape criminal prosecution over two fatal 737 MAX crashes.

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Boeing reaches deadline for reporting how it will fix aircraft safety and quality problems

Boeing is due to tell federal regulators how it plans to fix the safety and quality problems that have plagued its aircraft-manufacturing work in recent years

The Independent UK

Boeing Set To Deliver Plan To Regulators On Upgrading Safety

Boeing is expected to deliver on Thursday a "comprehensive action plan" required by US air safety regulators after a near-catastrophic incident in January.

International Business Times

Lawmakers question FAA's resolve amid Boeing investigations - Roll Call

Congress is questioning whether the regulatory oversight of aircraft manufacturer Boeing has been too lenient.

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With close calls mounting, the FAA will require more rest for air traffic controllers

Federal regulators are increasing the amount of required rest between shifts for air traffic controllers. The changes come as two recent close calls on runways add to concerns about aviation safety.

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10 things not to miss at the Goodwood Members' Meeting

The great and good of historic racing will descend on Goodwood Motor Circuit this weekend for its first major event of the year.

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United Airlines says federal regulators will increase oversight of the company

The move follows a series of recent issues at the airline, including a piece of the outer fuselage falling off one jet, an engine fire and a plane losing a tire during takeoff.

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How bad is Boeing's 2024 so far? Here's a timeline

The aircraft-maker has faced renewed scrutiny this year, mostly going back to an incident when a rear door plug tore off a 737 Max 9. Things have compounded from there.

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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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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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Four bolts appeared to be missing from Boeing panel that blew off, regulator says

Boeing says ‘we simply must do better’ after US transportation safety board releases report on Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 incident

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Alaska Airlines Says Expects $150 Mn Hit From 737 MAX Grounding

Alaska Airlines said Thursday it expects a $150 million hit from the Boeing 737 MAX grounding, which will limit its capacity growth in 2024.

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The FAA lays out a path for Boeing 737 Max 9 to fly again, but new concerns surface

While the Federal Aviation Administration says the grounded 737 Max 9 aircraft can resume flying after inspections, the agency imposed sweeping jet production restrictions at Boeing factories.

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Boeing faces investigation as FAA focuses on quality control

Learn about the ongoing investigation into quality control issues at Boeing, as the FAA focuses on ensuring the safety of the 737 MAX 9 planes.

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Alaska Airlines investigation would halt in shutdown, NTSB says - Roll Call

The National Transportation Safety Board warned that a government shutdown would halt the investigation into the midair door blowout.

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The FAA is tightening oversight of Boeing and will audit production of the 737 Max 9

Regulators say they're increasing control of Boeing production after a panel blew off a 737 Max 9 jet, and will re-examine whether the company can be trusted to assess the safety of its own planes.

The Independent UK

US orders some Boeing 737 MAX 9 airplanes grounded after mid-flight emergency

The inspections will affect roughly 170 planes around the world and will span around four to eight hours per aircraft, the FAA noted

The Guardian - US

‘Please be nice’: aviation authority issues plea for US travelers over Thanksgiving

Newly confirmed administrator Mike Whitaker posted a video on X, saying agency expects 49,600 flights on Wednesday

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A strained U.S. aviation system braces for a record-setting week of holiday travel

Records are likely to fall as millions of Americans take to the skies for Thanksgiving. Federal regulators say they're working to keep the system safe after a troubling report from outside experts.

The Guardian - US

Sky’s not the limit: is the drone delivery age finally taking off?

As Amazon announces it is expanding its drone delivery service to the UK and Italy, other companies are jostling to gain altitude with ultra-fast shipping

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Previously stalled FAA, Amtrak nominees move toward vote in Senate - Roll Call

The Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday advanced FAA and Amtrak nominees, after senators lifted their objections.

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