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Some Passengers Still Aren't Convinced Of Boeing's Safety 1 Year After Alaska Airlines' Door Blowout
One year since the dramatic door blowout onboard an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9, public opinion on the aircraft is still divided, according to a report from Komo News. While many passengers would have no qualms about flying on the 737 MAX 9, others are more wary, citing safety concerns.
One year later: Teacher ‘Bob’ recounts finding Alaska Air door plug in his backyard
Sunday marks one year since an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 had its door plug blown out in midair on Jan. 5, 2024 on its trip from PDX to Ontario, California.
Boeing details safety improvements one year after Alaska Airlines door plug incident
Almost one year after a door plug blowout on one of its 737 Max jets led to an explosive decompression, Boeing is now detailing the steps it has taken to improve safety during the manufacturing process.
Boeing details overhaul one year after door plug blew off plane
Boeing says it’s making progress on its safety overhaul nearly one year after a door plug blew off during a flight. CNN’s Pete Muntean reports.
Boeing shares updates on safety plan 1 year after door plug incident
Boeing said it is "on track with progress showing tangible improvements" in an update about its safety and quality plan.
Passenger recounts Boeing door plug blowout one year later
Sunday marks one year since an Alaska Airlines flight from Portland was forced to make an emergency landing after a door plug blew out mid-flight. The plane was a Boeing 737 Max 9.
Boeing update: 1 year after door plug failure
Boeing says it has made improvements to ensure safety and quality. Here is an outline of the progress the manufacturer says it is making.
Boeing provides safety and quality update one year after door plug failure
Nearly one year after a door plug blew off a 737 MAX 9, Boeing says it is making progress in safety and quality.
Boeing details its safety enhancements a year after a door plug blew off midflight
Nearly a year after a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 aircraft, Boeing says it has made strides improving safety for airline passengers.
Alaska Airlines names new vice president of maintenance and engineering
Alaska Airlines has named John Wiitala as its new vice president of maintenance and engineering. In this principal leadership ...
This company helped build an Alaska mine without a tailings dump. Can it build two more?
Rick Van Nieuwenhuyse has little patience left for mines that aren’t getting built. After 40 years in Alaska’s mining ...
What’s the cost of passenger trauma? Alaska Airlines values it at $1,500.
Alaska Airlines offered passengers $1,500 after the Boeing 737 Max 9 incident, but legal action could reap greater awards.
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In Alaska, air travel is a fact of life. But what happens when someone dies on a plane?
An average of two fatalities a year occur on planes landing in Anchorage, a stark reminder in a state where flying is often a ...
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On This Day in 1959, Alaska—One of America’s Riskiest Investments—Became the 49th State in the Union
Nonetheless, Eisenhower signed legislation making Alaska a state on July 7, 1958. On January 3, 1959, Alaska was officially ...
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Australian company seeks to revive antimony mine near Fairbanks
Along with gallium and germanium, antimony is one of three minerals that China recently said it would stop exporting to the ...
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Nick Begich III sworn in as Alaska’s new U.S. representative, names former business partner to staff
Begich took the oath of office after Louisiana Republican Rep. Mike Johnson was reelected speaker Friday afternoon.
Alaska Airlines plane was struck by an eagle, forcing flight back to the airport
The eagle was taken to a bird rehabilitation center where it was euthanized due to the severity of its injury.
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Task force report identifies ways to make child care more available and affordable in Alaska
Wider eligibility for subsidies, faster processes for hiring caregivers and dual use of school spaces are among the ...
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Trappers Catch Massive Wolf in Alaska, The Largest Many Experts Have Ever Seen
Two trappers in Fairbanks, Alaska, caught one of the largest wolves ever encountered in the wild shortly before Christmas.