A Jeju Air passenger jet carrying 181 people from Bangkok sped off the runway and burst into flames. Two crew were rescued in what was the country’s worst air disaster in decades.
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What to Know About South Korea’s Worst Plane Crash in Decades
A plane carrying 181 people crashed while landing, killing most on board. Officials were investigating a possible malfunction with the landing gear and a bird strike.
Boeing 737-800, a Precursor to the 737 Max, Is Used Widely.
Nearly 200 airlines use the 737-800, which makes up about 15 percent of the world’s fleet of aircraft.
U.S. Sends THAAD Missile Defense System to Israel: What to Know
It can intercept missiles above Earth’s atmosphere, and is being deployed to defend against Iranian attacks.
A Big Decision for Boeing’s Next C.E.O.: Is It Time for a New Plane?
Some analysts say building a new plane soon would help the company regain ground it has lost to Airbus. But doing so would be difficult and expensive.
Boeing Plane Goes Off Runway in Senegal, Leaving at Least 10 Injured
The authorities in Senegal said the incident involving the aircraft, a Boeing 737 that was flying to Mali, was under investigation.
Princess Reema, Saudi Ambassador, Navigates Rough Waters in Washington
The Saudi ambassador to the United States, the daughter of a storied figure in the kingdom’s diplomacy, is trying to steer relations at a difficult time.
Numerous Passengers Treated Following ‘Technical Problem’ on Latam Flight Bound for Auckland
The airline, Latam, said a “technical problem” had caused the incident. Most of the injuries were minor, but one person was in serious condition.
737 Max Inspections Delayed as Boeing Revises Guidance
The Federal Aviation Administration said that Boeing’s instructions for how airlines should check the planes were insufficient and that the company would revise them.
Airlines to Inspect Boeing 737 Max 9 Planes
Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration issued technical instructions to airlines two days after a part of a plane was blown out near Portland, Ore.