In its preliminary report, the NTSB says the AS1282 bolts were missing. This corroborates the information revealed by an anonymous Boeing employee last month, citing specific issues related to the production of the aircraft involved - N704AL. … [Read more...] about NTSB Says The AS1282 Bolts Were Missing
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Alaska Airlines 1282 Incident
On Friday, the Boeing 737 MAX experienced another potential setback with the Alaska Airlines 1282 incident. Thankfully, while frightening, the incident was not a fatal one, nor was anyone seriously injured. That said, things could have ended very differently. … [Read more...] about Alaska Airlines 1282 Incident
It’s Time to Get Over the 737 MAX Fear
It's official. Every single major airline in the U.S. has ordered the Boeing 737 MAX. In the coming years, these jets are going to become increasingly common in our skies. So, it's time to get over the 737 MAX fear. … [Read more...] about It’s Time to Get Over the 737 MAX Fear
Fiji Airways Orders Boeing 737 Max 8
Hawaiian Airlines is the airline that gets the most attention of the Pacific Island based airlines. The airline has been growing (and retracting and growing again) for the past few years. And, it's currently in the process of reinventing itself with a new business class cabin and more. But I think another Pacific Island based airline deserves attention too: Fiji Airways. In … [Read more...] about Fiji Airways Orders Boeing 737 Max 8