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One year later: Teacher ‘Bob’ recounts finding Alaska Air door plug in his backyard
Sunday marks one year since an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 had its door plug blown out in midair on Jan. 5, 2024 on its trip from PDX to Ontario, California.
Boeing details safety improvements one year after Alaska Airlines door plug incident
Almost one year after a door plug blowout on one of its 737 Max jets led to an explosive decompression, Boeing is now detailing the steps it has taken to improve safety during the manufacturing process.
Boeing says it's turning things around one year after the Alaska Airlines incident
Boeing said Friday that it had hit several internal targets on safety and quality control despite a series of embarrassing and catastrophic incidents that has seen its share price plunge and airlines around the world pull some of its planes.
Boeing details overhaul one year after door plug blew off plane
Boeing says it’s making progress on its safety overhaul nearly one year after a door plug blew off during a flight. CNN’s Pete Muntean reports.
Boeing shares updates on safety plan 1 year after door plug incident
Boeing said it is "on track with progress showing tangible improvements" in an update about its safety and quality plan.
Passenger recounts Boeing door plug blowout one year later
Sunday marks one year since an Alaska Airlines flight from Portland was forced to make an emergency landing after a door plug blew out mid-flight. The plane was a Boeing 737 Max 9.
Boeing update: 1 year after door plug failure
Boeing says it has made improvements to ensure safety and quality. Here is an outline of the progress the manufacturer says it is making.
Boeing provides safety and quality update one year after door plug failure
Nearly one year after a door plug blew off a 737 MAX 9, Boeing says it is making progress in safety and quality.
Boeing details its safety enhancements a year after a door plug blew off midflight
Nearly a year after a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 aircraft, Boeing says it has made strides improving safety for airline passengers.
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Construction and oil expected to lead job growth in Alaska this year
Alaska is expected to have moderate job growth in 2025, with the construction and oil and gas sectors forecast to be the big ...
What’s the cost of passenger trauma? Alaska Airlines values it at $1,500.
Alaska Airlines offered passengers $1,500 after the Boeing 737 Max 9 incident, but legal action could reap greater awards.
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In Alaska, air travel is a fact of life. But what happens when someone dies on a plane?
An average of two fatalities a year occur on planes landing in Anchorage, a stark reminder in a state where flying is often a ...
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On This Day in 1959, Alaska—One of America’s Riskiest Investments—Became the 49th State in the Union
Nonetheless, Eisenhower signed legislation making Alaska a state on July 7, 1958. On January 3, 1959, Alaska was officially ...
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Scientists warn Alaska faces worsening climate disasters
A new report highlights the severe impacts of climate change on Alaska, with glacial melting, floods, and fisheries crises ...
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Dismal December snowfall caps a wetter-than-normal year for Alaska
For our Ask a Climatologist segment, Brian Brettschneider says this year was wetter than normal, particularly in the summer, ...
Alaska Airlines plane was struck by an eagle, forcing flight back to the airport
The eagle was taken to a bird rehabilitation center where it was euthanized due to the severity of its injury.
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Alaska lawmakers propose creation of risk pool program for fishermen
State lawmakers in Alaska are proposing the creation of a risk pool program for commercial fishermen as the sector continues ...
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Australian company seeks to revive antimony mine near Fairbanks
Along with gallium and germanium, antimony is one of three minerals that China recently said it would stop exporting to the ...
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After backlogs, federal judge orders Alaska to speed processing time for food assistance applications
As of November, more than 1,200 initial SNAP applications had not been processed within 30 days as required under federal law ...