Tag: boeing 737 max
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Boeing Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Defraud US Government, Avoids Criminal Trial with Plea Deal Over 737 Max Crashes
Boeing has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the US government, relating to a Justice Department investigation of crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia involving the Boeing 737 Max aircraft, resulting in 346 deaths. This plea deal allows Boeing to avoid a criminal trial but requires the company to pay a fine, potentially up to half…
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Boeing Faces New Setback as Door Plug Incident Triggers Global Safety Concerns and FAA Groundings
The recent incident of a door plug falling off an Alaska Airlines Boeing aircraft has triggered a new crisis for Boeing, casting doubts over its reputation and manufacturing processes. Following the MAX crisis, Boeing seemed to be on the path to recovery, but this event has led to the grounding of around 170 MAX 9…
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Alaska Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Mid-Air Incident with Aircraft Structure
An Alaska Airlines flight from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, California, experienced an emergency landing after a section of the aircraft tore away mid-flight at approximately 16,000 feet. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff, with passengers reporting a loud bang. The plane made an emergency return to Portland, landing safely at 5:27 p.m. All 171 passengers…