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Air India crash probe: Despite AAIB alarm, FAA and Boeing say fuel switch locks safe, no action needed
After India’s crash probe revealed that both fuel switches on the Boeing 787 flipped to “cutoff” shortly after takeoff, ...
FAA, Boeing Declare Fuel Switch Locks Safe Amid Air India Crash Probe: Document
The final report on the crash is expected in the coming months and may include further data from the cockpit voice and flight data recorders, as well as conclusions about mechanical systems and human ...
FAA, Boeing say fuel switch locks on jets are safe amid Air India probe: Reuters
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing ( NYSE: BA) have privately issued communications stating that the fuel ...
Amid Air India Probe, US Aviation Body, Boeing Say Fuel Switch Locks Safe: Report
The US Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing have privately issued notifications that the fuel switch locks on Boeing planes are safe, with the FAA saying they are safe, a document seen by ...
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FAA Clarifies Boeing's Fuel Switch Safety Amid Investigation Concerns
The FAA and Boeing assure safety of fuel switch locks on Boeing planes, despite a recent crash raising concerns. A prior investigation into the Boeing 787-8 accident suggests equipment malfunction ...
Amid Air India probe, US FAA, Boeing notify fuel switch locks are safe, document, sources say
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing have privately issued notifications that the fuel switch locks on Boeing ...
FAA issues flight restriction over Texas Hill Country as recovery efforts continue
AUSTIN, Texas — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) over counties within ...
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FAA issues temporary flight restriction in Hill Country
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) for counties in the Hill Country ...
After private drone collision grounds helicopter in Texas flood response, an FAA flight ban
If you’re not from here, don’t come here to see flood damage,' Kerrville PD says. 'If you live here, avoid the river corridor ...
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Final NTSB report on Alaska 737 Max 9 blow-out faults Boeing’s worker training and FAA oversight
The US National Transportation Board (NSTB) has released its final report on the January 2024 in-flight depressurisation of ...
FAA's Oversight Failures Contributed to Alaska Airlines Door Plug Mishap
The NTSB reached its conclusions after investigating the January 5, 2024, mid-air door plug blowout. The investigators’ synopsis detailed that, on that day, the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9, registered ...
Boeing work instructions inadequate for years before blowout, NTSB finds
Because Boeing’s instructions for employees lacked “clarity and conciseness,” workers missed opportunities to fix a mistake that nearly caused a disaster.