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February 28, 2024
The FAA asserted that Boeing executives "must commit to real and profound improvements" following the Alaska Airlines Max 9 incident.
February 21, 2024
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Boeing said on Wednesday it was replacing the head of its troubled 737 MAX program effective immediately, the first major executive departure since the Jan. 5 mid-air panel blowout of a new Alaska Airlines MAX 9. Ed Clark, who had been with the planemaker for nearly 18 years, departed as Boeing has been dealing with its latest crisis and has vowed to bolster quality efforts. Katie Ringgold is replacing him as vice president and general manager of the 737 program, accordi...
January 25, 2024
The Federal Aviation Administration approved an inspection and maintenance process that will allow the Max 9 aircrafts to return to service as soon as Friday.
January 24, 2024
Boeing will have a Quality Stand Down at their Seattle-area 737 factory on Thursday to hold workshops focused on quality following the Alaska Airlines door plug blowout.
January 24, 2024
An anonymous whistleblower claims Boeing is at fault for the Alaska Airlines blowout because the panel as removed for repair then reinstalled improperly at their Washington factory.