The tragedy of Alaska Airlines Flight 261: what went wrong?
On January 31, 2000, the aviation world was shaken by the tragic events surrounding Alaska Airlines Flight 261. …
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Alaska Airlines is a major American airline headquartered in SeaTac, Washington. Founded: April 14, 1932. CEO: Ben Minicucci.
Alaska Airlines faces claim of ‘whistling sound’ near plug door on prior flight
A lawyer representing 22 people onboard the Alaska Airlines flight that suffered a rapid decompression on January 5,…
NTSB report: photo shows key bolts missing from Alaska plug door during assembly
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has published its preliminary investigation report into the Alaska Airlines Boeing…
Boeing shelves annual financial guidance to emphasize company’s focus on safety
Boeing has published its fourth quarter and year-end 2023 results, but without including any of the “financial and…
A350 and 737-9: How JAL and Alaska Airlines narrowly avoided a catastrophic week
For many, the start of January is seen as a brand-new start, a time to look to the…
Alaska Airlines returns 737 MAX 9 to service after completing inspections
Alaska Airlines returned its Boeing 737 MAX 9 fleet to service on the evening of January 26, 2024,…
Alaska Airlines timetables Boeing 737 MAX 9 return as FAA approves final checks
Alaska Airlines has scheduled the first grounded Boeing 737 MAX 9 to return to commercial service on January…
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…
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…