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…
Alaska Airlines
167 articles
Alaska Airlines is a major American airline headquartered in SeaTac, Washington. Founded: April 14, 1932. CEO: Ben Minicucci.
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…
NTSB gives update on Alaska Airlines flight 1282, missing door plug found
National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) officials in the US have announced that the door plug from the Alaska…
EASA adopts FAA directive despite no carriers with Alaska Airlines 737-9 setup
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has confirmed that it has adopted the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA)…
More airlines ground Boeing 737 MAX 9s following Alaska’s plug door blowout
More carriers have confirmed that they are grounding their Boeing 737 MAX 9 fleets after an Alaska Airlines…
Alaska Airlines grounds 737 MAX 9 fleet after plugged door blowout midflight
Alaska Airlines has grounded its fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft after part of the plane’s fuselage…
Alaska Airlines receives its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 to open longer routes
Alaska Airlines has welcomed the delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The plane is key…
Alaska Airlines adds non-alcoholic craft beer to onboard drinks selection
Alaska Airlines passengers can now indulge in happy hour without the hangover. The Seattle-based airline partnered with Best…
Porter Airlines becomes new airline partner for Alaska Airlines
Hot on the heels of the recent announcement that Alaska Airlines is to take over Hawaiian Airlines, the…
Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot indicted on 84 charges but no attempted murder
The former Alaska Airlines pilot who allegedly tried to shut down the engines aboard a Horizon Air Embraer…
Alaska Airlines buys Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion
Alaska Airlines has announced that it will acquire Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion. The deal, which includes Alaska…
Alaska Airways pilot suffered ‘illusions’ when he tried to ‘shut-down engines’
Former Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson was suffering from a ‘panic attack’ and ‘illusions’ as he allegedly tried…
Alaska Airlines launches its new hand painted Mickey Mouse-inspired 737 plane
Alaska Airlines has launched its latest Disney-inspired painted plane after seven previous collaborations between the pair over the…
Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson said ‘I’m not okay’ before grabbing handles
Details have emerged in a court affidavit about the chaotic events that led to Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph…
Alaska Airlines pilot faces 167 charges for trying to shut down jet’s engines
An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot faces 167 charges after he allegedly tried to shut down an aircraft’s engine…
Alaska Airlines develops special coffee blend that tastes better at 30,000 feet
Something special is brewing at Alaska Airlines. The airline announced that it had developed a custom-made coffee blend…
Alaska Airlines and UP.Labs join forces for serial startup launches
Alaska Airlines is to partner with UP.Labs, a venture lab that invests and accelerates tech startups, to form…