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

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

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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.

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

Another Boeing Flight Experiences Mid-Flight Tire Issue

Another Boeing Flight , Experiences Mid-Flight Tire Issue. NBC reports that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating yet another Boeing mishap, this time involving an American Airlines flight. On March 13, a Boeing 777 landed after it "blew a tire during take off" from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, according to the FAA. American Airlines, the flight's operator, said that no tire was blown, adding that the pilot was aware that the pressure was low in one of the aircraft's tires. The aircraft taxied to the gate under its own power and customers deplaned normally, American Airlines statement, via NBC. LAX confirmed that the flight landed safely without incident. The news comes after another incident involving a Boeing aircraft just last week. In that incident a tire flew off of a United Airlines Boeing 777-200 shortly after takeoff, prompting an emergency landing. At the time, United said that the Boeing 777-200 is “designed to land safely with missing or damaged tires" as it has “six tires on each of its two main landing gear struts.”. NBC reports that these incidents follow a major January 5 mishap involving a door panel blowing off of a Boeing 737 Max 9 plane operated by Alaska Airlines. . In response to that incident, the FAA grounded all Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft in the U.S and ordered increased oversight of Boeing aircraft production.

Another Mid-Flight Boeing Incident Occurs Amid Increased Scrutiny

Another Mid-Flight , Boeing Incident Occurs, Amid Increased Scrutiny. On March 4, a United Airlines Boeing 737 flight was forced to make an emergency landing after bursting into flames mid-air. . 'The Independent' reports that the plane's engine exploded shortly after taking off from Fort Meyers, Florida. . The Houston-bound flight was forced to make an emergency landing just moments after taking off. . No injuries were linked to the incident. According to United Airlines, , "the flight landed safely, and the passengers deplaned normally.". The airline added that it, "arranged for a new aircraft to take our customers to their destination.". 'The Independent' reports that the cause of the accident is currently under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). . In January, Boeing came under increased scrutiny after a door panel on a 737 Max 9 blew off in the middle of an Alaska Airlines flight. In January, Boeing came under increased scrutiny after a door panel on a 737 Max 9 blew off in the middle of an Alaska Airlines flight. Following the incident, in which several passengers were injured, all Boeing 737 Max 9s were grounded, and investigations were opened by the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board. Boeing must commit to real and profound improvements. Making foundational change will require a sustained effort from Boeing’s leadership, and we are going to hold them accountable every step of the way, Mike Whitaker, FAA administrator, via 'The Independent'