Regulators found that management oversight of employees responsible for investigative duties could ‘potentially compromise’ safety and lead to retaliation.
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United Airlines finds loose bolts on Boeing jets grounded since Alaska blowout
On Monday, the Federal Aviation Administration approved guidelines for inspecting the door plugs on other Max 9 jets and repairing them, if necessary.
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JetBlue-Spirit deal judge weighs impact on low-fare passengers
JetBlue has argued it needs the merger to compete with the four major airlines.
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Thanksgiving travel in U.S. set to hit post-COVID high
As many as 49.1 million Americans are expected to drive, an increase of 1.7% compared to 2022.
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Judging from the level of complaints, air travel is getting worse
The Transportation Department said information about complaints has been delayed because there are so many of them to process.
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Off-duty pilot faces attempted-murder charges after flight is diverted
Alaska Airlines said off-duty pilot who was in flight deck jump seat ‘attempted to disrupt the operation of the engines.’
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Federal officials are investigating a close call between an airliner and a private jet over Florida
The National Transportation Safety Board said Monday that it was gathering information about the incident before deciding whether to open an investigation.
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Air travelers are flocking to Maine, but not the way they used to
Bangor International Airport and Portland International Jetport are rebounding from the pandemic. But there’s been a shift in when passengers are flying.
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Passenger: Teamwork needed to restrain man on Boston-bound flight
The suspect told authorities he wanted to open the jet’s door so that he could jump out of the plane.
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Man accused of trying to open jet’s door, attacking crew on flight to Boston
The plane was about 45 minutes from arrival in Boston when the crew received an alarm that a side door on the aircraft was disarmed.