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Boeing facing new probe by FAA after employee 'misconduct' tied to 787 inspections
The FAA has been scrutinizing Boeing’s production since the Jan. 5 midair blowout of a door plug on a 737 MAX jet.
Rockies staff member allegedly sat inside cockpit on flight, triggering FAA, United Airlines investigation
The Rockies were en route to Toronto on a charter flight operated by United when the video was taken, according to the report.
Flightmare: American Airlines' pilots report ‘significant spike' in safety issues, 'series of errors'
American Airlines' pilots union has reported a "significant spike" in safety issues, raising red flags over fewer routine aircraft inspections and shorter test flights on planes following major maintenance work.
The scary reason lights are dimmed on flights during takeoff and landing
No, they're not setting the mood for mile-high club hopefuls.
Boeing gives Alaska Airlines $160M 'initial payment' for losses related to midair door blowout
Alaska Airlines said in a regulatory filing that it lost "approximately $160 million" in its first quarter in pretax profit.
FAA probes near miss between Southwest jet, LaGuardia's air traffic control tower: 'Go around!'
An air traffic controller was heard yelling to the pilot to "go around!"
United Airlines asks pilots to take voluntary unpaid leave, cites delays in Boeing deliveries
United Airlines is asking its pilots to take voluntary unpaid leave next month because of delays in Boeing deliveries, according to a memo sent to pilots. Because of an anticipated...
Boeing has 'serious work ahead' after Alaska Airlines mess: top exec
"We will put safety and quality above all else in order to meet and exceed the expectations of our regulators, customers, flying public and each other," Pope said.
FAA boosts scrutiny of United Airlines after scary incidents on Boeing planes
United Airlines said late Friday that US safety regulators will boost scrutiny of the airline after a series of recent safety incidents.
FAA warns of impacts to air travel during Great North American Eclipse
The FAA posted what it called "special air traffic procedures" on its website Thursday that listed the possible impacts on the industry and what airports could be subject to operational...
Airline CEOs request meeting with Boeing in wake of 737 MAX blowout: report
Major US airline CEOS have reportedly requested a meeting with Boeing's board to express concerns over production problems following near-disastrous fuselage blowout.
Whistleblower claimed Boeing managers spied on him before his alleged suicide
Barnett said he suffered numerous instances of retaliation after internally reporting the airplane giant's failure to comply with Federal Aviation Authority safety standards.
Midair fuel leak reported as pressure mounts on Boeing after week of mishaps, including flames shooting out of wing
A United Airlines Boeing 777-300 aircraft suffered a mid-air fuel leak and was forced to make an emergency landing Monday, marking the fifth incident the airline reported in a little...
Boeing adding weekly compliance checks, audits at 737 factory amid quality problems: memo
"We will not hesitate in stopping a production line or keeping an airplane in position," Boeing said.
Flight school CEO, wife, 3-year-old son named as victims of Va. plane crash
The five people killed in the crash of a private jet in Virginia included the CEO of a Florida flight school along with his wife and their 3-year-old son.
Boeing 737 mechanics used hotel card and dish soap as makeshift tools, company failed 33 of 89 FAA audits: report
The FAA discovered "unacceptable" quality control issues during an audit into Boeing and supplier Spirit AeroSystems that was launched after a door plug flew off a 737 Max 9 mid-air...
Five killed, inluding child, when small jet crashes short of runway in Virginia
Five people were killed, including a child, when a private jet crashed short of the runway of a small Virginia airport and burst into flames while attempting an emergency landing.
FAA audit finds Boeing quality control problems, 'non-compliance issues' after Alaska Airlines blowout
The FAA previously barred Boeing from expanding 737 production and in January said "the quality assurance issues we have seen are unacceptable."
Drew Barrymore jokingly apologizes to FAA for recommending sex on a plane: It’s ‘wild’
The "Burlesque" star told Barrymore she had mixed things up mid-flight "multiple" times.
FAA gives Boeing 90 days to fix 'quality control' after 737 Max door blowout
The US Federal Aviation Administration has demanded that Boeing develop "a comprehensive action plan to address its systemic quality-control issues" within 90 days. The FAA's harsh crackdown on the aircraft...