The FAA has extended door plug inspections to include the Boeing 737-900ER as well. The agency issued a Safety Alert For Operators (SAFO) on Sunday for airlines to identify any issues with the door plug locking system that could have a potential…
UPDATE 1/9 – United Airlines and Alaska Airlines have confirmed that they have identified loose bolts on door plug fittings. United confirmed a report from The Air Current that loose bolts were found on five MAX 9s after commencing preliminary…
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has no specific details yet about why the mid-cabin door plug on an Alaska Airlines Boeing MAX 9 failed on Friday. The Board doesn’t want to speculate about the cause as the investigation…
JetBlue has taken the “difficult decision” not to appeal the May 19 Court ruling that summoned the airline and American Airlines to dissolve their Northeast Alliance (NEA). Instead, JetBlue has initiated the winding down of the partnership, which it expects…