Articles tagged “air safety”

Several of the year-on-year comparisons make for unsettling reading, however context is key – commercial air travel remains the safest form of transport.

What a difference a few days makes. After delight on Sunday that a tentative deal was reached with union officials, Thursday's overwhelming rejection by members sees Boeing flying into yet another storm.

Southwest is the second carrier to be under an FAA audit this year due to a series of widely-reported safety incidents.

If the plea deal is accepted by the judge, it would make The Boeing Company a convicted felon. This in itself could have serious consequences for the firm.

Boeing executives will be hoping that the Spirit AeroSystems deal helps it regain the narrative following production quality concerns.

The federal agency has issued a blistering statement alleging that a Boeing executive disclosed “non-public” information about the January 5 Alaska Airlines accident with the press. Serious consequences will follow.

Singapore Airlines' last fatal incident was marred by confusion and misinformation. This time it's very different.

With Ryanair one of the plane maker's biggest customers, Michael O’Leary's comments will likely carry extra weight at Boeing HQ.

The roll-out comes at a sensitive time for the carrier as the FAA continues a major safety review into the company’s operations. 

The FAA says it has not approved new planes and routes for United, but the carrier said it has been cleared to begin the process of resuming certification activities.