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www.npr.org
3 days ago
US news

There's usually no need to panic when planes make emergency landings. Here's why

Major U.S. airlines maintain remarkable safety streak with no fatal crashes in 15 years. [ more ]
www.france24.com
1 month ago
Canada news

Southwest Boeing 737's engine cover falls off prompting FAA investigation

Engine cover fell off a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 during takeoff in Denver, prompting an FAA investigation.
No injuries were reported, and the flight returned safely after losing the engine cowling, with passengers eventually reaching their destination. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to step down at end of year amid plane-maker's woes | CBC News

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun and Board chair Larry Kellner stepping down
Company under intense scrutiny by FAA due to recent mishaps [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
4 months ago
Canada news

U.S. aviation agency probing whether bolts were missing in Alaska Airlines door panel blowout | CBC News

Federal investigators are looking into whether missing bolts caused a door panel to fly off an Alaska Airlines jetliner during a flight.
Alaska and United Airlines have reported finding loose parts in the panels or door plugs of other Boeing 737 Max 9 jets. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
San Francisco

United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Medford loses panel

United Airlines facing series of mishaps with its aircraft, including missing external panel and hydraulic leaks.
Safety concerns raised as multiple incidents involving United Airlines flights from San Francisco International Airport have occurred recently. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

A United Airlines plane external panel discovered missing after Oregon flight

Airport personnel discovered a missing section of a United Airlines aircraft during a routine inspection in Southern Oregon.
The flight landed safely, but the missing part caused delays and eventual cancellation of the connecting flight to Denver. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

'Everything was rushing out': Riverside couple describe harrowing midair blowout on Alaska Flight 1282

The FAA has announced that Boeing 737 Max 9 planes will be allowed to fly again following an inspection and maintenance process.
The National Transportation Safety Board investigation into the midair cabin panel blowout is ongoing. [ more ]
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