Tag: FAA
Investigations at Boeing and Spirit: The Dangerous Methods of Aircraft Mechanics
After the Alaska incident, authorities criticized numerous deficiencies in aircraft production at Boeing and Spirit. Mechanics are said to have even used hotel key cards and liquid soap when installing…
FAA finds dozens of production problems with Boeing 737 MAX
As of: March 12, 2024 8:18 a.m How big are Boeing’s production and safety problems? According to a newspaper report, the US aircraft manufacturer failed more than a third of…
Boeing has to postpone the launch of the new 737 MAX – economy
There are a few terms in aviation safety jargon that immediately trigger alarm. One of them is called “Identified Unsafe Condition”, i.e. a known unsafe condition, and another is called…
“737 Max” problems: Aviation regulators impose draconian requirements on Boeing – economy
On January 5th of this year, Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 takes off from Portland, Oregon to Ontario, California. While still in the climb, a panel that is supposed to securely…
Aviation: Boeing’s decline is dramatic
The US aviation company was once the seemingly unassailable market leader, but now it is deep in crisis. If Boeing succeeds in turning things around, it will take a long…
Aviation regulators impose draconian restrictions on Boeing’s economy
On January 5th of this year, Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 takes off from Portland, Oregon to Ontario, California. While still in the climb, a panel that is supposed to safely…
Expansion of controls at Boeing
As of: January 22, 2024 1:28 p.m After the near-miss of the 737 MAX 9, the US aviation authority FAA is now also targeting an older version of the Boeing…
Boeing: US aviation authority investigates after near-miss
As of: January 12, 2024 12:42 a.m After part of a Boeing plane broke off in flight, the US aviation authority has initiated an investigation against the company. It should…
Boeing: US aviation authority investigates after near-miss
As of: January 12, 2024 12:42 a.m After part of a Boeing plane broke off in flight, the US aviation authority has initiated an investigation against the company. It should…
Boeing 737-9 Max must remain on the ground after the incident
As of: January 6, 2024 9:10 p.m After parts of a Boeing 737-9 Max were torn off, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered a temporary flight ban for…