The likely cause of scary mid-air blowout and the other airlines operating the same Boeing plane

Boeing Faces Potential Criminal Charges Following String of Incidents

Boeing Faces, Potential Criminal Charges , Following String of Incidents. 'The Independent' reports that federal officials have issued a warning to Boeing regarding possible criminal charges due to the airliner's failure to improve safety. . The government-issued warning comes after a series of incidents, including two 737 Max jet crashes within a five-month span. . One crash occurred in Indonesia in 2018 and another took place in Ethiopia in 2019. A total of 346 people were killed in the two crashes. Following those two crashes, Boeing agreed to pay $2.5 billion and make a number of safety improvements. Feds now accuse Boeing of violating that deal and claim the company could face further prosecution following a series of incidents in recent months. In January, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 had a door plug blow off mid-flight. . That incident resulted in the FAA ordering all 171 MAX 9 jets be grounded while the agency investigated the incident. . For failing to fulfill completely the terms of and obligations under the [deferred prosecution agreement], Boeing is subject to prosecution by the United States for any federal criminal violation of which the United States has knowledge, Department of Justice lawyers letter to a federal judge, via 'The Independent'. 'The Independent' reports that a number of whistleblowers have accused Boeing of cutting corners when it comes to quality and expertise in exchange for short-term profit.

Contractor Warns of Potential Catastrophe if NASA Goes Ahead With Scheduled Launch

Contractor Warns of , Potential Catastrophe if NASA , Goes Ahead With Scheduled Launch. IEN reports that a NASA contractor has publicly urged the space agency to reconsider an upcoming launch, warning it could end in disaster. The news comes after the initial launch of Boeing's Starliner was scrapped as the result of a leaky valve just last week. . The news comes after the initial launch of Boeing's Starliner was scrapped as the result of a leaky valve just last week. . NASA has plans to attempt another launch later this week. . ValveTech produces valves and other components for both aerospace and military applications. ValveTech produces valves and other components for both aerospace and military applications. The company issued a press release warning that a second launch attempt could end in catastrophe. . The statement from ValveTech President Erin Faville called for NASA to re-double safety checks and protocols. . The failed launch last week would have been the first human space flight for Boeing but was scrubbed after a faulty valve was discovered. . The Associated Press reported that the fluttering oxygen pressure-relief valve on United Launch Alliance’s Atlas rocket may have exceeded its 200,000 lifetime cycles. . The ValveTech statement questions how NASA, Aerojet and Boeing could have... . ... "qualified this valve for the mission without proper supporting data or previous history or legacy information.". According to ValveTech, this , "goes against aerospace-industry qualification protocols established by NASA."

Boeing plane fails to take off and exists runway in Senegal

Terrifying Video Of Boeing 777 Ablaze When Plane Skids Off On Senegal Runway | Watch

A Boeing 737 aircraft carrying 85 passengers skidded off the runway at Dakar Airport, Senegal's capital, resulting in 10 injuries, as reported by the transport minister. Disturbing footage shared by a passenger, Malian musician Cheick Siriman Sissoko, depicted the aircraft ablaze with passengers evacuating via emergency slides. Transport Minister El Malick Ndiaye confirmed that the Air Senegal flight, operated by TransAir, was en route to Bamako, Mali, with 79 passengers, two pilots, and four cabin crew aboard late Wednesday. #Boeing737 #SenegalPlaneFire #RunwaySkid #AviationDisaster #EmergencyLanding #PlaneAccident #SenegalAirport #SafetyAlert #PassengerSafety #AviationSafety ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.103~GR.121~

Southwest Flight From Denver Loses Engine Cover

Southwest Flight From Denver , Loses Engine Cover. On April 7, a Boeing 737-800 plane in use by Southwest Airlines lost an engine cover which hit the wing flap, the Federal Aviation Administration said. . According to air traffic control audio, a pilot said that "several passengers and flight attendants heard something loud hit the wing.". After determining the issue, the plane safely returned to Denver, and Southwest issued an apology. . We apologize for the inconvenience of their delay but place our highest priority on ultimate Safety for our Customers and Employees, Southwest Airlines, via statement. There were no reports of injuries. . According to FAA records, the plane was last certified to be airworthy in May of 2015. The agency will investigate the incident. . Boeing refused to comment and instead pointed to Southwest for details "about plane and fleet operations," CNN reports. . The incident is just the latest in a series of mechanical issues Boeing has experienced over the last several months.

Engine cover falls of Boeing 737 in latest safety scare

Southwest Airline Triggers Emergency landing in Colorado as Engine Cover Detaches Mid-Air| Oneindia

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 encountered a mid-flight emergency as its engine cover tore off, prompting a return to Denver International Airport. This incident adds to Boeing's recent string of safety concerns, reigniting scrutiny over aircraft safety standards. Boeing and the FAA are investigating the incident, underscoring the need for rigorous oversight and accountability within the aviation industry to ensure passenger safety. #SouthwestAirlines #EmergencyLanding #Boeing737 #DenverInternationalAirport #FAA #Colorado #BoeingSafety #Flightnews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.152~ED.102~GR.122~HT.96~