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Regulatory Response Concerned by these developments, Maria Cantwell, chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, along with Tammy Duckworth, chair of its aviation safety subcommittee, called on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to reject Boeing’s request. Subsequently, Boeing decided to withdraw the request. In a written statement, the company emphasized its dedication […]

Airline Groundings and Safety Concerns Create Turbulent Situation Boeing’s recent troubles with the 737 Max 9 aircraft have potential implications for the entire US economy, warns Mike Boyd, president of Boyd International. The aviation expert highlights a recent incident on an Alaska Airlines flight where the door of a 737 Max 9 plane blew out. […]

Grounded by Safety Concerns In late 2018, Boeing faced a series of setbacks following two fatal crashes involving the 737 MAX. This led to an extended grounding and an exhaustive safety evaluation of the jet. Just recently, nearly 200 737 MAX 9 planes were grounded due to an incident where a door plug separated during […]

Resumption of Flights and Inspection Approval Alaska Airlines announced on Thursday that the prolonged grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 9 will result in a substantial financial setback, with an estimated cost of $150 million. However, late on Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted approval for inspection instructions, paving the way for the aircraft […]

Boosting Deliveries to Overcome the Chinese Pause Boeing’s latest move to directly deliver a 787 Dreamliner to a Chinese airline demonstrates its determination to navigate the ongoing suspension of 737 Max deliveries. The aircraft manufacturer is eager to regain momentum as China represents a crucial market for Boeing, given the extensive inventory allocated to Chinese […]

Introduction The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced its proposal of three directives that will mandate inspections and component replacements for engine housing on Boeing 737NG airplanes. This comes after a fatal incident in 2018 involving a Southwest Airlines flight. The directives will apply to 1,979 U.S.-registered airplanes and 6,666 737 airplanes globally, with compliance […]

Flying the Iconic Jumbo Jet: A Boeing 747 Historical Overview The giant jumbo aircraft had already captivated the public’s attention when Lynn Rippelmeyer started her career in flight service aboard a Boeing 747 in 1972 due to its enormous size and sophisticated design. Rippelmeyer remembers the opulent features on board, including as linen napkins, china, […]