Articles tagged “alaska airlines”

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Alaska Airlines CEO Doubles Down on Hawaiian Merger, Bets Big on Joint Loyalty Program

In his first public comments since the merger was announced, Alaska CEO Ben Minicucci expressed confidence that the deal would pass regulatory hurdles.

Alaska Airlines CEO Doubles Down on Hawaiian Merger, Bets Big on Joint Loyalty Program

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Justice Department Opens Probe Into Alaska Airlines Blowout

It’s unclear if this investigation is a new inquiry or if it’s related to a $2.5 billion settlement Boeing reached with the DOJ in 2021.

Justice Department Opens Probe Into Alaska Airlines Blowout

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Boeing Provides Information in Blowout Investigation After Safety Board Chair Raised Concerns

The NTSB chair told a Senate committee that Boeing had not yet provided records on its documentation regarding the opening and closing of the door plug on Alaska’s Max 9 and the names of certain workers.

Boeing Provides Information in Blowout Investigation After Safety Board Chair Raised Concerns

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Boeing in Talks to Acquire Spirit AeroSystems

After a string of quality lapses and production snarls, Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems are considering a possible reunion that they believe would “strengthen aviation safety” and “improve quality.”

Boeing in Talks to Acquire Spirit AeroSystems

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Boeing Has 90 Days to Address Quality Control Issues, FAA Says

After a string of problems with its beleaguered 737 Max line, Boeing has to come up with a plan to improve safety culture and quality control.

Boeing Has 90 Days to Address Quality Control Issues, FAA Says

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Boeing’s Safety Culture Falls Short, FAA Expert Panel Says

The long-awaited expert report found that the U.S. plane maker's safety culture has numerous issues.

Boeing’s Safety Culture Falls Short, FAA Expert Panel Says

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Flight Attendants Weigh Strike as Frustrations With U.S. Airlines Mount

Alaska’s flight attendants were the latest to vote in favor of authorizing a strike to vote, a sign that tensions between flight attendants and airline management continue to rise.

Flight Attendants Weigh Strike as Frustrations With U.S. Airlines Mount

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Chinese Travelers Thinking Less of European Destinations

Today's podcast looks at Boeing’s bolt-less door plugs, Frontier’s path to more profitability, and Chinese travelers cooling on Europe.

Chinese Travelers Thinking Less of European Destinations

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Bolts on Alaska 737 Max 9 Door Plug Appeared to Be Missing, Investigators Say

A preliminary report from the NTSB found that the bolts meant to keep the door plug intact seemed to be missing before it blew off an Alaska Airlines jet.

Bolts on Alaska 737 Max 9 Door Plug Appeared to Be Missing, Investigators Say

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Nearly 94% of Boeing Max 9s in the U.S. Are Back in Service 

The speedy return of the Max 9 comes as the FAA said it plans to increase its oversight of Boeing’s production and quality control processes.

Nearly 94% of Boeing Max 9s in the U.S. Are Back in Service