- CEO Jim McNerney said that the 5-foot rip in the roof of a Boeing 737 was due to a “workmanship issue” in a single plane. “The initial data that I think we’re all seeing is suggesting a possible workmanship issue on an airplane rather than a design issue across a fleet of airplanes.” It appears that the holes drilled in the plane’s skin were too big for the rivets and were not properly lined up. Other experts do not agree, and believe the problem is unlikely to be a single plane, and more likely to be more widespread.
- Boeing reports that its Vigilare network centric command and control system has passed its last formal operational test. Testing of the system took place at Royal Australian Air Force Base Williamtown’s Eastern Regional Operations Centre from March 28 to April 8.
- In other Boeing news, Piloted by Captains Keith Otsuka and Ron Johnston, with Ralph Chaffin serving as system operator and Greg Lichneckert as flight analyst, the second Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental RC021made a three-hour, twenty-minute flight. This was its first flight, the beginning of 600 hours of flight testing.
- In response to today’s ruling by Federal District Court in the Central District of California, overturning California Senate Bill 990, a state law governing the cleanup of Santa Susana Field Laboratory, a former federal government rocket engine and energy testing facility in southern California:
“We are pleased that Federal District Court agreed that the cleanup of Santa Susana should not be treated differently from the cleanup of other sites in California. “We look forward to continuing our ongoing work with the state to clean up the site under the comprehensive Consent Order issued in 2007. We will apply the same standards to Santa Susana that are applied to cleanup sites throughout the state in a manner that also ensures protection of the invaluable natural and cultural resources for future generations. Boeing intends to continue to clean up the site to a suburban residential standard, more stringent than would be required for its future use as open space.”Boeing has met every obligation of our 2007 cleanup agreement with the state, and we will continue our discussions with the state Department of Toxic Substances Control so that we can move toward the goal of cleaning up Santa Susana in the most expeditious manner, which is in the best interest of the public and the state of California.”
Three people suffer minor injuries following a small plane crash at BWI
BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport reports a minor plane crash at the airport on Saturday. The crash happened off the end of the general aviation runway and involved a small single-engine plane.
INTERVIEW: Plane pull to support Minnesota veterans
Later this month, a unique event in South St. Paul will challenge teams to pull a World War II bomber and raise money for Minnesota veterans.
Investigators to examine wreckage of fatal plane crash near McGrath
Investigators looking into the cause of a fatal plane crash last month near McGrath have recovered the wreckage and will soon begin examining it for evidence of mechanical problems.
Colorado plane crashes on golf course, dramatic photos show
Two people have escaped serious injury following a plane crash that happened on a golf course outside of Centennial Airport in the Denver, Colorado area.
Heart Aerospace unveils its hybrid-electric plane: 30-seat electric plane takes flight in 2025
Heart Aerospace unveils its first full-scale demostrator hybrid-electric aircraft, 30-seat aircraft can fly 200km on battery, first flight in 2025.
The Best Time to Get Cheap Plane Tickets, According to Google Flights
Google Flights released its 2024 travel trends, including the best time to buy plane tickets for fall and holiday travel.
What Happened During Roberto Clemente’s Plane Crash?
The baseball star died after flying on a poorly-maintained and overloaded DC-7 freighter.
Cottonwood homeowner recounts plane crash
COTTONWOOD — Marilyn Benkendorf was reading the Bible and getting ready to go to church when an airplane crashed into her yard on Spur Drive near the airport on early
South Hamilton alum killed in plane crash honored at football game
Owen Renaud graduated from South Hamilton High last spring. On Friday, his loved ones, close friends and community members came together to honor him.
NBA Strikes Airbus Deal for 13 Planes, Delta to Operate Flights
The NBA is expected to add a fleet of 13 planes to its arsenal for long-distance travel, with health amenities meant to boost player health.
Alaska Airlines plane blows tires while avoiding colliding with plane on Nashville runway
The take-off attempt of a full Alaska Airlines flight ended abruptly Thursday at Nashville International Airport.
Country music star Thomas Rhett leaves some fans appalled after he did this on a plane
“Y’all, I had no clue what ‘dawgs’ were,” Rhett wrote. “So I asked my 25-year-old brother-in-law… feet.. got it.”
Unruly Passenger Hit With Hefty Fine After Plane Diverted
“It’s far simpler to obey the directions of airline staff than cause unnecessary issues,” said the Australian Federal Police in a statement.
Eyewitness describes scene of plane crash
A small plane crash at the Oakbourne Country Club has claimed the life of 73-year-old Greg Manuel of Manuel Builders.
Piece from military cargo plane lands in South Carolina school parking lot
The plane landed at Joint Base Charleston after experiencing a “malfunction.”
Two dead following plane ditching near New Providence, Bahamas
A tragic plane ditching occurred eight miles off New Providence on Thursday, leading to the deaths of two individuals. The Piper Aztec PA-23-250 aircraft,
Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines planes collided in Nashville — now there’s an FAA investigation
No injuries were reported in the incident, which is under investigation
Southwest and Alaska Airlines planes nearly collide on Nashville runway, spurring FAA investigation
The crew of Alaska Airlines flight 369 “discontinued their takeoff” at Nashville International Airport when Southwest Airlines flight 2029 “was cleared to cross the end of the same runway,” according to the FAA. It is not clear how close the two aircraft came to colliding.
