Cockpit voice recorders in the U.S. start rerecording every two hours, a limit that the National Transportation Safety Board says should be extended to 25 hours.
Category: National Transportation Safety Board
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Alaska Airlines and Passengers Face More Disruption Over Boeing Plane
The airline has grounded 20 percent of its fleet and canceled hundreds of flights until the 737 Max 9 can undergo safety inspections.
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Airlines to Inspect Boeing 737 Max 9 Planes
Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration issued technical instructions to airlines two days after a part of a plane was blown out near Portland, Ore.
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Boeing Max 9 Plane Had Been Barred From Long Flights Over Water
Alaska Airlines restricted the use of the plane, which lost part of its fuselage on Friday, because of a warning light that went off on previous flights, an official said.
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Boeing Max 9 Jets Remain Grounded as Airlines Await Inspection Instructions
Two days after a chunk of the fuselage blew out of one of the planes, the F.A.A. and the aircraft maker are still negotiating what to tell the airlines to do.
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Boeing Again Under Scrutiny After Latest 737 Max Problem
A sudden hole appearing in the side of an Alaska Airlines plane midflight follows years of problems with the manufacturer’s aircraft.
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Boeing’s 737 Max 9 and the Alaska Airline Grounding: What to Know
Boeing faced new safety questions after an Alaska Airlines jet made an emergency landing when a hole opened in its fuselage in midair.
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Staffing and Technology Woes Threaten Aviation Safety, Report Says
The Federal Aviation Administration turned to outside experts after a string of near collisions. They called for addressing the shortage of air traffic controllers and improving aging tech.
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2 Jets Collide at Houston Airport After One Took Off Without Permission
No one was injured in the collision at Hobby Airport, which came as aviation officials have expressed concern over the regular near misses across the country.
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What You Need to Know About Turbulence on Airplanes
Recent incidents with turbulence during air travel raise questions about this challenging weather phenomenon. Here’s what we know about it and how to stay safe.
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Norfolk Southern’s Push for Profits Compromised Safety, Workers Say
The New York Times – Business:Federal officials are investigating the railroad’s safety practices and culture after the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and worker deaths.
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Jet Shook, Killing Dana Hyde, After Pilots Shut Off Key System, Report Says
The New York Times – Travel:Dana Hyde sustained fatal injuries during the flight in New England after pilots turned off a switch that controls a stabilizer function in the aircraft, a preliminary report said.