The National Transportation Safety Board said Boeing had improperly released information about the blowout of a panel on an Alaska Airlines flight.
Category: Federal Aviation Administration
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Boeing Says 737 Max Quality Is Improving Amid Production Changes
Boeing has reduced defects and cut production time for the 737 Max airplane as it improves processes, training and inspections, a company official said.
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How to Travel Safely if You Have Food Allergies
Airlines, restaurants and hotels are all making travel easier for people with sensitivities to foods like peanuts, wheat and milk, but it’s still critical to be your own advocate.
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Boeing Is Expected to Evade Criminal Charges for Violating Settlement
The Justice Department will require the aircraft manufacturer to install an independent federal monitor to oversee safety and quality issues.
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Passenger Who Was Restrained With Duct Tape During Flight Faces Record Fine
Federal regulators are seeking $81,950 from a Texas woman who acted erratically and was violent toward crew members during an American Airlines flight in 2021.
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F.A.A. Administrator Says Previous Oversight of Boeing Was ‘Too Hands-Off’
Mike Whitaker, who heads the agency, told a Senate panel that changes were being made to the agency’s oversight of the plane manufacturer, including conducting more safety inspections.
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Boeing Tells F.A.A. Plan To Fix Safety Issues
The action plan is the latest in a series of moves by the F.A.A. to push for safety improvements throughout Boeing during a tumultuous year for the company.
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Justice Dept. Says Boeing Violated 2021 Settlement Over Max Plane
The department said the company had failed to design and enforce an ethics program to prevent violation of U.S. fraud laws.
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What the F.A.A. Bill Means for Travelers
The legislation, which funds federal aviation programs for the next five years, cements new passenger protections, adds new routes and lets the T.S.A. continue to expand facial recognition programs. Here’s what you need to know.
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New York Travel Disruptions Loom As Air Traffic Controllers Balk at Move
The F.A.A. is clashing with workers over efforts to relocate them from New York to Philadelphia. Senator Chuck Schumer has denounced the plan.
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Senate Races to Pass Bill to Reauthorize F.A.A. and Improve Air Travel
The legislation is due by Friday, but regional conflicts and demands for votes on unrelated provisions have slowed its progress.