Two years after a panel flew off a 737 Max, Boeing is doing more inspections, completing work in its intended order and making other changes. Can the company keep it up?
Tag: Aviation Accidents, Safety and Disasters
Jeju Air Crash Investigators to Hold Public Hearing as They Face Criticism
With the cause of the disaster in South Korea still unclear after nearly a year, victims’ families have questioned the credibility and impartiality of the inquiry board.
Trump Administration Releases Thousands of Amelia Earhart Files
More than 4,000 documents related to Earhart were posted online, but scholars were not impressed. The release coincides with a period of intensified interest in the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein and his connection to the president.
Turkish Military Plane Crashes in Georgia, Killing 20 Troops
The Turkish defense minister said that 20 Air Force servicemen died when their military cargo plane crashed after taking off from Azerbaijan on Tuesday.
After Deadly Plane Crash at UPS Hub in Louisville, Some Deliveries May Be Delayed
The crash killed nine people and forced a halt to operations at UPS Worldport, a major automated package sorting facility. UPS said that some deliveries could be delayed.
2 U.S. Navy Aircraft Go Down in South China Sea
A helicopter and a fighter jet went down in separate incidents while operating from a U.S. aircraft carrier on Sunday, the Navy said. The crews were rescued.
Drone Sightings in Europe: What We Know
Airports in several countries have temporarily closed in recent weeks after reports of drones in the skies. Experts say the response has exposed a lack of preparedness.
Cargo Plane Slides Off Hong Kong Runway, Killing 2 Ground Crew
The Boeing 747-400, arriving from Dubai, skidded off the runway after landing and fell into the sea, Hong Kong officials said.
Lithium Battery Fire Aboard Air China Flight Forces Emergency Landing
The battery spontaneously combusted while stored in a luggage in the overhead bin. The airline said there were no injuries.
10 Months Later, Russia Admits Deadly Downing of Azerbaijani Plane
President Vladimir Putin’s rare acknowledgment of a Russian military mistake came as relations have deteriorated between the two former Soviet states.