Boeing chief admits lapse in quality control after Alaska Airlines mid-air door blowout

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

Southwest Drops Service to 4 Airports Amid Boeing Problems

Southwest Drops Service to 4 Airports , Amid Boeing Problems. On April 24, Boeing announced that it will keep production levels lower so that it can focus on the quality and safety of its planes. The announcement comes after the company has experienced backlash over safety issues, . such as the incident on Jan. 5 in which a door plug flew off of an Alaska Airlines plane. . On April 25, Southwest Airlines said that Boeing delivery delays have caused the company to stop serving four airports, CNN reports. . The recent news from Boeing regarding further aircraft delivery delays presents significant challenges for both 2024 and 2025, Southwest CEO Bob Jordan, via statement. We are reacting and replanning quickly to mitigate the operational and financial impacts. , Southwest CEO Bob Jordan, via statement. Consequently, we have made the difficult decision to close our operations [at the four airports], Southwest CEO Bob Jordan, via statement. The four airports that will be affected are Bellingham International Airport, Cozumel International Airport. Syracuse Hancock International Airport and George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Southwest also revealed that it lost $218 million in Q1 2024. However, revenue was at $6.3 billion, an 11% increase from last year. The revenue increase came from an uptick in passenger traffic, CNN reports. Southwest shares dipped 7% in premarket trading on April 25

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to Step Down

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun , to Step Down. Calhoun will resign at the end of the year, CNBC reports. His departure comes amid a broad management shakeup at Boeing following a Jan. 5 incident in which a door flew off an Alaska Airlines flight. His departure comes amid a broad management shakeup at Boeing following a Jan. 5 incident in which a door flew off an Alaska Airlines flight. As you all know, the Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 accident was a watershed moment for Boeing, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun, via note to employees. We must continue to respond to this accident with humility and complete transparency. , Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun, via note to employees. We also must inculcate a total commitment to safety and quality at every level of our company, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun, via note to employees. Calhoun went on to say that "the eyes of the world are on us.". Calhoun went on to say that "the eyes of the world are on us.". I know we will come through this moment a better company, building on all the learnings we accumulated as we worked together to rebuild Boeing over the last number of years, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun, via note to employees. Larry Kellner, chairman of the board, will also step down in May. Boeing director Steve Mollenkopf will become the new chairman. Boeing director Steve Mollenkopf will become the new chairman. Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, will step down immediately. Stephanie Pope, Boeing's Chief Operating Officer, will take his place