Boeing's Safety and Quality Control Issues

Boeing faces scrutiny from the FAA after a door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines 737 Max, leading to a 90-day review and a promise of sweeping changes to manufacturing operations to improve safety and quality control.

Alaska Airlines weight and balance system issue

An issue with the weight and balance system of Alaska Airlines planes caused a temporary halt in all flights, which has now been resolved by the FAA.

FBI Letters to Alaska Airlines Passengers and Biden Administration's Decision on Ambler Mining District Access Road

Fox News reports on FBI sending letters to passengers of Alaska Airlines flight with mid-air door plug blowout. Biden administration set to reject construction of access road to Ambler mining district in Alaska. Governor Dunleavy advocates for road project approval.

Alaska Airlines Passenger Groping Incident

A passenger on an Alaska Airlines flight repeatedly groped a woman seated beside him, leading to a guilty plea for assault with intent to commit a felony. The passenger faces prison time and is banned from Alaska Airlines and its affiliate airline.

Boeing Erasing Security Footage of Repairs on Alaska Airlines Flight

Boeing erased security footage of repairs done on an Alaska Airlines flight before a door plug blew out mid-flight, sparking a federal probe into airline safety. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident and the lack of records complicating the investigation.

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DOJ Probe into Alaska Airlines Flight Door Plug Incident

The Department of Justice is opening a probe into an Alaska Airlines flight where a door plug blew out mid-flight, potentially holding Boeing and the airline accountable. Investigators are contacting passengers and crew members, and the FAA had previously grounded Boeing 737 Max jets after fatal incidents.