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What Did Boeing Whistleblower Sam Salehpour Reveal?: Boeing quality manager and whistleblower Sam Salehpour claims that Boeing improperly fastened 787 Dreamliner ...
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Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower Calls for Grounding of All 787 Dreamliners
- Boeing quality engineer Sam Salehpour is urging the planemaker to ground all 787 Dreamliners worldwide, citing potential structural issues.
- Salehpour alleges that Boeing took shortcuts during the construction of the 787 and 777 jets, compromising aircraft safety.
- After raising internal concerns with Boeing, Salehpour claims he faced retaliation and witnessed unsafe assembly practices in another program.
- Boeing defends the 787 Dreamliner's quality, while the FAA investigates Salehpour's claims, emphasizing the importance of aircraft safety.
United Airlines says Boeing 737 Max blowout, grounding cost it $200M: United blamed its failure to turn a profit in the first quarter of 2024 on the temporary ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/17/united-airlines-loss-boeing-737-max/
Quick Glance: United Airlines cuts 2024 aircraft delivery plan
- United Airlines has reduced its aircraft delivery expectations for the year due to Boeing delays.
- The company plans to lease 35 Airbus A321neos in 2026 and 2027.
- United Airlines incurred a $200 million loss due to the temporary grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 9 in January.
- The company exceeded Wall Street's expectations for the first quarter.
Boeing whistleblower says 787 fleet should be grounded: Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour said in a Tuesday interview that he thinks all 787 jets should be grounded ...
thehill.com/homenews/4598076-boeing-whistleblower-says-787-fleet-should-be-grounded/
Alaska Airlines Says It's Focused on Boeing Production Safety, Not New Plane Output
inc.com/reuters/alaska-airlines-says-its-focused-on-boeing-production-safety-not-new-plane-output.html
Hawaiian Airlines inaugurates Boeing 787 services with flight to San Francisco
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New Boeing Whistleblower Claims 787 Fuselage Could Fall Apart Midflight: "That's not how you build a plane," the engineer told reporters Tuesday.
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Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower Warns of 787 Fuselage Failure
- The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a Boeing engineer’s claims that the company took manufacturing shortcuts on two wide-body jets, with potentially catastrophic outcomes.
- Sam Salehpour went public in a New York Times story, describing how he believes sections of the 787 Dreamliner fuselage are improperly fastened together.
- Salehpour’s allegations are the latest dip in a turbulent period for the airplane manufacturing giant, which has been dealing with other issues including past crashes and quality control problems.
US watchdog to look into FAA's oversight of Boeing 737, 787 manufacturing, Semafor reports
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Guess what: Boeing can be spelled without G and E: Boeing’s problems are now as big as its 747 jumbo-jet. Years of dubious decisions have eroded much of the ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/guess-what-boeing-can-be-spelled-without-g-e-2024-04-17/
Members of a US Senate committee said in a hearing that Boeing needs to do more to improve its safety culture after panel members released a February report ...
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British Airways Retrofitting Boeing 787s With Club Suites: British Airways is installing its new Club Suites business class on Boeing 787-8s and 787-9s as of ...
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New whistleblower claims put Boeing's quality control under more scrutiny: The company has refuted Sam Salehpour's allegations.
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American Airlines' pilots union is sounding the alarm about 'problematic trends' in air safety
qz.com/american-airlines-pilots-safety-problems-1851410712
The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a new round of interviews as part of their probe into the midair blowout on an Alaska Airlines Boeing ... Show more www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/ntsb-conducting-new-interviews-with-boeing-737-max-9-door-plug-probe-2024-04-10/
Quick Glance: NTSB's Investigation Update on Boeing 737 MAX 9 Door Plug Incident
- The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a new round of interviews with Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration this week as part of its probe into the in-flight emergency on the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 in January.
- NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy revealed that investigators were back at the 737 plant in Renton, Washington, this week for more interviews.
- Boeing has declined to comment on the interviews, stating that required documents detailing the removal of the door plug in the Alaska Airlines plane were never created.
- The NTSB plans to hold a public investigative hearing regarding the Alaska Airlines incident in August, which will include testimony from employees at Boeing, fuselage manufacturer Spirit AeroSystems, and others like Alaska Airlines.
Details: New American Airlines Business Class Seats: Here are the details of American Airlines' new Flagship Suite business class product ...
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Boeing supplier says it used Vaseline, talcum powder on door seal: "This is actually an innovative approach to solving for an efficient shop aid ...
businessinsider.com/boeing-supplier-vaseline-talcum-powder-cornstarch-dish-soap-lubricant-plane-2024-4
Boeing needs to hire an engineer as its next CEO, Emirates boss says: Boeing did have a CEO with an engineering background before Calhoun was appointed in 2019 ...
businessinsider.com/boeing-ceo-needs-to-be-an-engineer-emirates-airline-ceo-2024-3
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Boeing CEO receives nearly $33 million in 2023 total compensation
- Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun received nearly $33 million in total compensation in 2023, with much of it in deferred stock that decreased in value after an incident.
- Calhoun's retirement payouts were valued at over $44 million as of year-end 2023.
- Boeing underwent a management shakeup due to quality concerns from regulators and customers.
- Boeing revamped its executive compensation policies to prioritize product safety and quality after two fatal 737 MAX crashes.
Boeing Whistleblower Sounds the Alarm: A Boeing engineer called for the entire 787 fleet to be grounded due to safety issues.
newsweek.com/boeing-whistleblower-safety-issues-alarm-senate-hearing-1891134
Boeing’s long fall, and how it might recover: The intense backlash against Boeing after the near catastrophe aboard an Alaska Airlines 737 Max in January wasn’t ...
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/14/boeings-long-fall-and-how-it-might-recover/
Boeing will pay Alaska Airlines $160 million in compensation for 737 stoppage: The US company is paying millions in compensation for lost income and additional ...
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Quick Glance: Boeing compensated Alaska $160M for door plug incident
- Boeing paid Alaska Air Group approximately $160 million in compensation following the door plug incident on Alaska flight 1282.
- Alaska lost approximately $160 million in first-quarter pretax profit due to the incident.
- Additional compensation from Boeing is expected, with confidential terms.
- Boeing announced CEO Dave Calhoun will step down at the end of the year.
KLM 787-10 moving at over 200km/h aborts takeoff due to LOT 787 still on runway: A KLM Boeing 787-10 pilot was forced to abort takeoff after a LOT Polish ...
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Chilean report into LATAM Airlines flight plunge finds ‘involuntary movement forward’ from pilot’s seat
cnn.com/2024/04/17/americas/chile-aviation-report-pilot-seat-intl-latam/
Boeing spent $500,000 more than it previously disclosed on personal private jet trips for top executives
cnn.com/2024/04/11/business/boeing-executives-personal-air-travel-costs/
Boeing Engineer Says Company Used Shortcuts to Fix 787 Jets: Complaint to regulators says the company dismissed quality and safety concerns during production of ...
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BREAKING: A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Ft. Lauderdale was diverted back to Atlanta after takeoff.
The Boeing 757 was “yawing aggressively so we ... Show more
Delta Air Lines posts a narrow Q1 profit and says travel demand remains strong despite flight scares
apnews.com/article/delta-profit-first-quarter-premium-passengers-1abcb821642074825d0af2f7aabe90de
Airplane Shortage Clouds Summer Travel Outlook: The seasonal forecast suggests a record level of people on the move, but production woes at Boeing and Airbus ...
inc.com/reuters/airplane-shortage-clouds-summer-travel-outlook.html
United In Trouble Over Unauthorized Inflight Cockpit Visitor: United Airlines pilots reportedly let an unauthorized passenger into the flight deck while a 757 ...
onemileatatime.com/news/united-unauthorized-inflight-cockpit-visitor/
New Lufthansa Allegris Business Class Launching May 2024: Lufthansa's new Allegris business class product will launch as of May 1, 2024. Here are the routes out ...
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As heavy rain battered the United Arab Emirates, shocking video shows a Boeing 737 jet operated by Fly Dubai pushing through water flooding the tarmac.
NTSB says Southwest engine cover loss caused by maintenance issue: The loss of an engine cover on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 on Sunday that fell off ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/ntsb-says-southwest-engine-cover-loss-caused-by-maintenance-issue-2024-04-10/
United asks pilots to take time off in May because of new Boeing plane shortage: United Airlines is asking its pilots to take time off in May because the airline ...
apnews.com/article/united-pilots-unpaid-leave-boeing-airplanes-573e059fa161c3f03de3a650dc2f98c5
What I Like Least About American, Delta, And United: While there are lots of things they do well, here are the biggest weaknesses of American Airlines ...
onemileatatime.com/insights/worst-things-american-delta-united/
US FAA proposes airworthiness directive for certain Boeing 747-400F airplanes, notice shows
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-faa-proposes-airworthiness-directive-certain-boeing-747-400f-airplanes-notice-2024-04-11/
GE Aerospace Stock Rises. It’s Getting Some Tailwind From Boeing’s 737 MAX Problems.
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China rallies aviation brainpower to get widebody C929 off the ground, amp up Airbus and Boeing competition
scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3259340/china-rallies-aviation-brainpower-get-widebody-c929-ground-amp-airbus-and-boeing-competition
Boeing 777X Delivery Delays: Is 2025 Realistic?: Boeing's new flagship aircraft, the 777X, has been delayed by around five years. Will the plane actually enter ...
onemileatatime.com/news/boeing-777x-delay/
Boeing 737 MAX production slows down as FAA step up factory audits: report: Production of Boeing 737 MAXs has fallen sharply in recent weeks as the FAA steps up ...
aerotime.aero/articles/boeing-737-max-production-slows-down-as-faa-step-up-factory-audits-report
Exclusive: The US Justice Department next week will meet with lawyers for families of victims of two fatal Boeing 737 MAX crashes ...
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U.S. Navy flies aircraft through the Taiwan Strait a day after U.S.-China defense chiefs hold rare talks
nbcnews.com/news/world/us-navy-aircraft-taiwan-china-defense-chiefs-rcna148165
Boeing 737 Output Drops on Quality Checks, More FAA Audits: The aircraft maker is building fewer of its troubled jetliners than even the 38 per month limit ...
inc.com/reuters/boeing-737-output-drops-on-quality-checks-more-faa-audits.html
How Boeing’s woes change everything but planes: podcast: Grave problems with the jetmaker’s 737 MAX have sparked a crisis. In this Viewsroom podcast ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/how-boeings-woes-change-everything-planes-podcast-2024-04-11/
American introduces Flagship Preferred suite for launch on 787-9s and 777-300s: American Airlines has unveiled a new Flagship Preferred suite that will be ...
aerotime.aero/articles/american-airlines-preferred-suite-boeing
Cathay Pacific Removing First Class From Boeing 777-300ERs: Cathay Pacific will be removing the first class cabin from all Boeing 777-300ERs ...
onemileatatime.com/news/cathay-pacific-removing-first-class-777/
In pictures: Cathay unveils new Premium Economy cabin for launch on 777-300ERs: Cathay Pacific has unveiled its brand-new Premium Economy cabin that will be ...
aerotime.aero/articles/cathay-pacific-premium-economy-cabin-new
Ryanair introduces three new summer routes from Liverpool, adds extra Boeing 737: The low-cost carrier Ryanair has announced the introduction of three new routes ...
aerotime.aero/articles/liverpool-airport-ryanair-new-routes
"Al nuevo equipo directivo le tienen que gustar los aviones: no pueden ser directivos profesionales".
"Los empleados que quizá se sentían incómodos diciendo ... Show more #podcast aviationweek.com/podcasts/check-6/podcast-how-fix-boeing #Boeing
Air New Zealand Cuts Chicago Flights Through Late 2025: Air New Zealand is suspending its Auckland to Chicago flight all the way through late 2025 ...
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ATC Error Leads To Close Call At Washington National Airport: A Southwest Boeing 737 and JetBlue Embraer E190 had a close call at Washington National Airport ...
onemileatatime.com/news/atc-error-close-call-washington-national-airport/
Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 787 Starts Flying: What To Expect: Hawaiian Airlines has started flying the Boeing 787-9. Here's what to expect in terms of routes and ...
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Paid articlePaid Boeing whistleblower says the Dreamliner 787 could 'break apart' because of safety flaws, report says
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See the new spaceship-like plane that a startup wants to certify by 2030: Expected to carry 200+ people by 2030, the Pathfinder uses a unique "blended-wing body" ...
businessinsider.com/new-widebody-plane-blended-wing-body-jetzero-pathfinder-2024-4
Justice Department to meet with Boeing crash families April 24, relatives say: The U.S. Justice Department plans to meet with the families of the of the victims ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/justice-department-meet-with-boeing-crash-families-april-24-relatives-say-2024-04-02/
Industry observers are skeptical the finance specialist has the right skills to fix Boeing’s troubled airliner division. Former co-workers tell Forbes why ... Show more www.forbes.com/sites/jeremybogaisky/2024/04/05/boeing-737-max-stephanie-pope/
Airbus pulls further ahead as Boeing struggles: In March, Airbus delivered more than twice as many commercial jets as its U.S. rival with Boeing slowed by ...
seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/airbus-pulls-further-ahead-as-boeing-struggles/
Boeing employees’ use of safety concern service up 500% after panel blowout: Use of portal to flag safety and quality issues ‘exploded’, executive says ...
theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/15/boeing-internal-safety-concern-portal
Probe begins in another Boeing mishap after engine cover falls off. Passenger records 'scary' moment: Watch
wionews.com/world/probe-begins-in-another-boeing-mishap-after-engine-cover-falls-off-passenger-records-scary-moment-watch-708794
Opinion: What Boeing Can Learn From GE Aerospace: Boeing’s new leaders would be wise to study GE’s metamorphosis under Larry Culp.
aviationweek.com/aerospace/manufacturing-supply-chain/opinion-what-boeing-can-learn-ge-aerospace
Virgin Atlantic jet collides with another plane at Heathrow; no injuries: A Virgin Atlantic jet collided with another plane while it was being towed at Heathrow ...
business-standard.com/companies/news/virgin-atlantic-jet-collides-with-another-plane-at-heathrow-no-injuries-124040600674_1.html
Quick Glance: Collision of Passenger Planes Triggers Emergency at Heathrow Airport
- Eyewitnesses reported an incident where a Virgin Atlantic plane at London's Heathrow Airport was pushed back by a tug and collided with the tail of a nearby British Airways aircraft.
- Photos were shared on X, formerly Twitter, following the collision.
- The images depict two passenger planes colliding on the runway at Heathrow Airport, prompting emergency services to rush to the scene.
- Virgin confirmed that an investigation into the incident has been launched, with the aircraft being taken out of service for maintenance checks.
$BA | Boeing 737 Max Production Has Fallen Sharply In Recent Weeks As FAA Steps Up Factory Audits - Reuters
- Boeing 737 Max Production Rate Fell As Low As A ... Show more
Delta Air Lines' first quarter results soared over expectations as demand remained resilient, driven by a steady resurgence in corporate travel ... Show more finance.yahoo.com/news/delta-beats-q1-earnings-expectations-ceo-sees-quite-healthy-travel-demand-this-spring-and-summer-103650069.html
E-7 facilities take shape at RAF Lossiemouth: More than 550 tonnes of steel have been supplied by a company local to RAF Lossiemouth as facilities for supporting ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/e-7-facilities-take-shape-at-raf-lossiemouth/
Review: Corendon Amsterdam New-West, Marriott Tribute Portfolio: Detailed review of the Corendon Amsterdam New-West, Marriott Tribute Portfolio ...
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#NewZealand will send a #Boeing #Poseidon P-8A in #Japan to monitor #NorthKorean maritime movementwww.aerotime.aero/articles/new-zealand-to-deploy-p-8a-aircraft-in-japan-to-monitor-n-korean-marine-ops
Explainer: What do you we know about the Southwest engine cover problem?: An engine cowling on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 fell off on Sunday during ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/what-do-you-we-know-about-southwest-engine-cover-problem-2024-04-08/
Airline executives predict a record summer and even more demand for first class: Delta and United executives have forecast record demand this spring and summer ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/17/airline-execs-predict-record-summer-even-more-demand-for-first-class.html
Engine fire delays takeoff of Boeing 737 from Lubbock, Texas airport; no injuries reported
usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2024/04/05/lubbock-texas-airport-southwest-boeing-engine-fire/73214166007/
What does the fleet of China's third-largest airline look like today? We used our data to take a look. www.flightradar24.com/blog/air-china-fleet/
Boeing 737 Max diverts to Idaho after in-flight emergency: A Boeing 737 Max 8 operated by Air Canada made an emergency landing in Idaho this week after ...
foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/boeing-737-max-diverts-idaho-after-flight-emergency
New whistleblower raises concerns about Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner : A Boeing engineer says he was retaliated against after alleging sections of the fuselage on the ...
washingtonpost.com/transportation/2024/04/09/boeing-whistleblower-787-dreamliner-fuselages/
United Airlines postpones investor day amid US FAA investigation following safety incidents
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/united-airlines-postpones-investor-day-amid-us-faa-investigation-following-2024-04-05/
Southwest 737-8 narrowly avoids runway collision with departing JetBlue E-190: A runway collision between a departing JetBlue E-190 and a Southwest 737-8 was ...
aerotime.aero/articles/southwest-jetblue-collision-reagan-airport
Boeing-Qualitätsmaßnahmen erstrecken sich auf das gesamte MRO-Segment: Qualitätsreduzierungen, die bei Boeing Commercial Airplanes begonnen haben ...
aviationweek.com/shows-events/mro-americas/boeing-quality-standdowns-extend-across-mro-segment
This is what Lufthansa's new, modern Allegris cabin looks like: Lufthansa is introducing its new "Allegris" cabin on Airbus A350 aircraft from May ...
businessinsider.de/wirtschaft/international-business/so-sieht-die-neue-moderne-allegris-kabine-von-lufthansa-aus/
JetZero: Groundbreaking ‘blended-wing’ demonstrator plane cleared to fly: Boeing and Airbus have explored designs for blended wing aircraft – now ...
cnn.com/travel/jetzero-pathfinder-subscale-demonstrator/
Reader Question: How To Use Residual Balance Of ANA Mileage Club Miles As It’s Hard To Reach The Airline
loyaltylobby.com/2024/04/13/reader-question-how-to-use-residual-balance-of-ana-mileage-club-miles-as-its-hard-to-reach-the-airline/
Hexcel drops after surprise appointment of former Spirit Aero chief as CEO: Hexcel's surprise appointment of the former top boss of troubled aerospace supplier ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/hexcel-drops-after-surprise-appointment-former-spirit-aero-chief-ceo-2024-04-10/
Nolinor Aviation counters industry pilot shortages with pay rises for captains: Canadian charter airline Nolinor Aviation will increase pay for captains in an ...
aerotime.aero/articles/nolinor-aviation-pilot-salary-pay
Norwegian to reopen base in Las Palmas, Canary Islands : Norwegian has announced that it will reopen a base in the Canary Islands with two B737 aircraft situated ...
aerotime.aero/articles/norwegian-to-reopen-base-in-las-palmas-canary-islands
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