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Boeing & Spirit AeroSystems Reveal Details On Pending 737 MAX Door Plug Redesign
The AS1282 incident in 2024 won't occur again with this new door plug. Here's how, and why was this change necessary?
NTSB chair says systemic failures led to door plug flying off Boeing 737 Max plane midflight
The investigation has already revealed that bolts were never replaced after the door plug was removed during a repair.
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NTSB Determines Probable Cause of Door Plug Accident
Five hours of testimony at the NTSB hearing on a January 2024 door-plug accident reveals it could have been much worse.
NTSB says missing bolts among ‘deficiencies’ that led to Alaska Airlines door plug blowout
The NTSB has found that systemic failures, including missing bolts securing the door plug, led to the door plug blowout on ...
Systemic failures led to a door plug flying off a Boeing 737 Max, NTSB says
Boeing and the FAA have improved training and processes since 2024 incident, according to the NTSB, but board officials said ...
Boeing blamed for 2024 Alaska Airlines accident
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Boeing is to blame for a 2024 incident in which the door blew off mid-air on an Alaska Airlines flight ...
NTSB: Boeing’s inadequate oversight, training led to door plug blowout
NTSB report reveals Boeing's inadequate training and guidance contributed to last year's door plug blowout incident.
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Spirit quality defects down 30% as Boeing ramps up 737 Max - Wichita Business Journal
As Boeing plans to increase 737 Max production, its biggest supplier, Spirit AeroSystems, has shown marked quality and safety improvements, Boeing's CEO said. Boeing secures record jet order ahead ...