Boeing CEO Says 737 Max 9 Issues Are ‘Our Mistake’
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun acknowledged the fallout from the Alaska Airlines jet that suddenly lost a door plug mid-air during a company-wide meeting on Tuesday.
Meghna Maharishi is Skift’s Airline Reporter, where she covers everything from loyalty programs to policy-making in Washington, D.C. She previously covered the airline industry at The Points Guy, worked on the investigative desk at CNBC, and did data visualization at CNN Politics. Send tips to Meghna on Signal at mmaharishi.61.
FAA Pauses Boeing 737 Max 9 Inspections, Unclear When Planes Can Return to Service
Given the further delay in inspections of the Boeing 737 Max 9, it’s increasingly unlikely that the aircraft will be able to return to service mid-week.
New Questions Raised About Missing Bolts on Alaska 737 Max 9
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A Breakdown of Carriers That Operate the Boeing 737 Max 9
The Boeing 737 Max 9 is one of the least popular aircraft in the 737 Max family, but some carriers, like United and Alaska, operate a significant number.
FAA Says Airlines Can Begin Inspecting Boeing 737 Max 9 Planes
The FAA gave airlines the greenlight to begin inspecting affected Boeing 737 Max 9s, but the planes will remain grounded until operators complete all inspections.
Alaska and United Face Hundreds of Cancellations as 737 Max 9s Remain Grounded
Alaska and United continue to cancel hundreds of flights as the FAA orders certain Boeing 737 Max 9s remain grounded for inspection.
Search Underway for Missing Door Plug From Alaska Airlines’ Boeing 737 Max 9
Investigators are searching for the missing panel that fell off an Alaska Airlines’ jet that is believed to be in a suburb near Portland, Oregon.
Japan Airlines Fire: What We Know
It's currently unclear what could have caused the collision between the Japan Airlines passenger jet and the Japan Coast Guard aircraft.
Delta to Slow Down Pilot Hiring in 2024
Delta’s pilot hiring plans for 2024 show that the airline industry’s post-pandemic hiring surge may be coming to an end.