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The article discusses the growing concern over the presence of drones in the skies, particularly in New Jersey, and the desire of businesses and law enforcement to have more authority to take down drones to protect critical infrastructure and large events. Various incidents involving drones, including potential threats and public nuisances, have prompted calls for increased regulation and enforcement. Federal agencies currently have limited authority to address drone-related issues, leading to discussions about expanding the powers of state and local authorities to intervene. [Extracted from the article]

Boeing's long-delayed project to upgrade Air Force One, a pet project of former President Donald Trump, has fallen behind schedule. Boeing informed the Air Force that the new jets won't be ready until 2029 or later, meaning Trump likely won't fly on a new presidential plane during his second term. The project has faced challenges such as production glitches, management issues, and delays in retrofitting the planes to meet Pentagon standards. Trump's proposed red, white, and blue paint scheme for the new Air Force One was ultimately scrapped by the Biden administration due to concerns about added heat affecting sensitive electronics. [Extracted from the article]

A federal judge in Texas rejected Boeing's plea deal with the Justice Department related to two deadly 737 MAX crashes, citing concerns over diversity considerations in the appointment of an outside monitor. The judge criticized the agreement for imposing diversity aims on the monitor selection process, leading to uncertainty in Boeing's legal proceedings. The decision raises questions about Boeing's future actions, including potential asset sales, as the company navigates a complex legal and financial landscape. The Justice Department is reviewing the ruling, and both sides are expected to provide updates on their next steps within 30 days. [Extracted from the article]

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued urgent recommendations to Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding a potential hazard in the rudder system of approximately 350 Boeing 737 models currently in operation. The NTSB's recommendations come after an incident in which cockpit pedals controlling the rudder became stuck on a United Airlines 737 MAX. While the recommendations do not necessarily mean the affected planes will be taken out of service, the FAA has accepted the NTSB's recommendations and will convene an internal panel to determine corrective actions. Boeing is reviewing the recommendations and will develop additional guidance for pilots. The NTSB has also recommended that the FAA consider removing certain rudder system components made by Collins Aerospace and alert foreign counterparts to take similar actions. [Extracted from the article]

Boeing is still facing safety concerns related to its factories, according to testimony from current and former employees and regulators at a federal hearing. Workers described a culture of pushing for completion without addressing safety issues, and speaking out about problems could result in reassignment. The hearing was part of an investigation into a door blowout on an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX plane, which led to increased oversight and leadership changes at Boeing. The company has acknowledged the need for changes to improve its safety culture. [Extracted from the article]

The Justice Department has accused Boeing of violating a settlement reached three years ago over its employees' involvement in two fatal crashes of the 737 MAX. Boeing had entered into a form of corporate probation in January 2021 to avoid prosecution, but prosecutors now claim that the company failed to fulfill its obligations under the settlement. The Justice Department has not disclosed the potential punishment Boeing may face, but it could seek to extend probation or seek a guilty plea from the company. Boeing has until June 13 to challenge the department's finding. [Extracted from the article]

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched a new investigation into Boeing after the company disclosed that its employees may have skipped inspections on 787 Dreamliners and falsified records. The inspections in question were related to bonding and grounding to reduce electrical hazards near the fuel tanks of the aircraft. It is unclear if any Dreamliners currently in service will need to be pulled out for inspections, but approximately 450 planes could be affected. Boeing has stated that the misconduct did not create an immediate safety issue, and the company has taken corrective action. [Extracted from the article]

Major airline CEOs have requested a meeting with Boeing's board of directors to express concerns over the recent Alaska Airlines accident and production problems. The CEOs want Boeing to address the fallout from the accident and provide a plan for fixing the company's quality problems. Boeing has offered to send Chairman Larry Kellner and other board members to meet with the airline leaders. The request for a meeting reflects frustration with Boeing's problems and its CEO, David Calhoun. The Alaska accident has raised questions about Boeing's production quality controls and the safety of the 737 MAX. Airlines have experienced delivery delays and a slowdown in approvals of new Boeing aircraft, impacting their growth plans. The FAA, National Transportation Safety Board, and Justice Department are also scrutinizing Boeing's problems. Despite these issues, overall demand for flights remains strong and air travel in the U.S. remains safe. Some travel-booking sites are allowing users to exclude specific aircraft models from their search results. [Extracted from the article]

Boeing has advised airlines to check the cockpit seats on their 787 Dreamliner jets after a seat mishap likely caused a sudden drop on a Latam Airlines flight to New Zealand. A flight attendant accidentally hit a switch on the pilot's seat while serving a meal, causing a motorized feature to push the pilot into the controls and push down the plane's nose. Boeing issued a memo recommending inspections of the cockpit chairs for loose covers on the switches and provided instructions on how to turn off power to the pilot seat motor if necessary. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and Boeing is deferring to authorities on any findings. [Extracted from the article]

A recent incident involving a Latam Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner that experienced a sudden plunge on a flight to New Zealand may have been caused by a cockpit seat mishap, according to preliminary evidence from an investigation. Industry officials suggest that a flight attendant accidentally hit a switch on the pilot's seat while serving a meal, causing a motorized feature to push the pilot into the controls and push down the plane's nose. Approximately 50 passengers required medical attention, and the investigation is ongoing. Boeing is expected to issue a memo related to the seat switch to airlines that operate the 787 Dreamliner. [Extracted from the article]

The Justice Department has initiated a criminal investigation into the blowout incident on an Alaska Airlines flight involving a Boeing 737 MAX. Passengers, pilots, and flight attendants have been contacted and interviewed as part of the investigation. The probe will determine if Boeing complied with a previous settlement related to two fatal crashes involving the 737 MAX in 2018 and 2019. The Transportation Department's Inspector General's office is also seeking to interview Federal Aviation Administration officials involved in overseeing Boeing's manufacturing. The involvement of the Justice Department in the investigation has raised concerns about potential impacts on cooperation with the National Transportation Safety Board's accident probe. [Extracted from the article]

Boeing's response to the National Transportation Safety Board's (NTSB) probe into the Alaska Airlines midair blowout has been criticized for being slow and inadequate. The NTSB chair, Jennifer Homendy, stated that Boeing had not provided the names of 25 employees who may have information about the incident, as well as documents related to factory work on the door plug. Boeing claims to have cooperated fully and has since provided additional names to the NTSB. The safety board is concerned about Boeing's safety culture and may take legal action if necessary. [Extracted from the article]

A panel established by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has found that Boeing's efforts to improve its safety culture following the two 737 MAX crashes have fallen short. The panel identified a disconnect between Boeing's senior management and others in the company regarding safety matters, as well as insufficient safeguards against retaliation for employees who report safety issues. The panel issued 53 recommendations, including expanding systems for workers to report safety problems and creating an investigation procedure to protect employees from retaliation. Boeing and the FAA have both stated that they will review the panel's report. [Extracted from the article]

A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has revealed that four critical bolts were missing from an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet's plug door before a blowout incident on January 5. The report suggests that the bolts were likely left off by Boeing employees during production. This incident has raised concerns about Boeing's quality controls and oversight of suppliers. The FAA has stated that most grounded 737 MAX 9 jets have undergone inspections and resumed flying. Boeing CEO David Calhoun has acknowledged the company's accountability and stated that they are implementing a quality-improvement plan. The NTSB investigation will focus on determining the manufacturing documents used for the plug door and will interview employees at Boeing and the supplier, Spirit AeroSystems. [Extracted from the article]

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is facing scrutiny over its oversight of Boeing's production process, following recent incidents involving the Boeing 737 MAX. Despite implementing changes after the 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019, including increasing the number of FAA inspectors and tightening oversight, new issues have emerged. The FAA has acknowledged that the current system is not working and plans to take a more hands-on approach, including adding more inspectors and conducting more audits. Boeing has also pledged to improve its quality-control system. The FAA's oversight of Boeing's production process has been criticized for relying too heavily on the company itself. [Extracted from the article]

An Alaska Airlines plane experienced a midair incident when a part of the jet blew off, and it appears that critical bolts needed to secure the part were missing when the plane left the Boeing factory. Boeing and industry officials believe that the bolts were not put back when the plug door was reinstalled during production. The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting tests to determine if the bolts were in place or not. This incident has raised concerns about Boeing's quality controls and supplier oversight. The Federal Aviation Administration has placed limits on Boeing's production of 737 MAX jets and is investigating Boeing's manufacturing practices. [Extracted from the article]

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has placed limits on Boeing's production of 737 MAX jets, following a near-catastrophe on an Alaska Airlines flight. The FAA will not approve any expansion in production until quality control issues are resolved. However, the FAA has cleared grounded jets to resume flying after airlines complete inspections. The grounding has disrupted operations for Alaska and United Airlines, two of the largest operators of the MAX 9. Boeing has a backlog of over 4,300 undelivered 737s, and its ability to launch two new MAX variants is at stake. The NTSB is still investigating the cause of the blowout. [Extracted from the article]

According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the door plug that blew out during an Alaska Airlines flight was manufactured in Malaysia by Spirit AeroSystems before being transported to Boeing's factory in Renton, Washington. The investigation will focus on the production, transport, installation, and quality checks of the door plug. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has grounded around 170 Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets and will evaluate data from inspections before allowing them to fly again. The FAA's investigation includes Boeing's manufacturing processes and the oversight of the FAA by the Senate Commerce Committee. [Extracted from the article]

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that it will increase inspections of Boeing's manufacturing facilities following the grounding of approximately 170 Boeing jets after an emergency landing. The FAA plans to conduct an audit of the 737 MAX 9 production line and its suppliers. This decision comes after an investigation into an incident involving an Alaska Airlines jet on January 5. The FAA will also reassess the delegation of authority to Boeing in overseeing manufacturing quality. Federal investigators are currently examining the cause of the emergency-door plug detachment on the Alaska Airlines jet, and other airlines have reported finding loose hardware on other MAX 9 jets. The FAA had previously increased oversight of Boeing's manufacturing after two crashes of Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets in 2018 and 2019. In addition, a group of passengers on the Alaska flight has filed a lawsuit against Boeing, alleging that the company failed to safely build the aircraft. [Extracted from the article]

Boeing CEO, David Calhoun, has acknowledged that the company made a mistake following a door-plug failure that resulted in approximately 170 planes being grounded. Calhoun emphasized the need for transparency and cooperation with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in investigating the incident. While the cause of the failure is still under investigation, Calhoun assured employees and customers that Boeing is committed to addressing the issue and improving aviation safety. This incident comes after previous crises involving the Boeing 737 MAX 8, which was grounded for two years due to faulty flight control systems. [Extracted from the article]

United Airlines and Alaska Airlines have discovered loose parts on Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets that they inspected after a near-catastrophe on a flight. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded the Boeing jets and is investigating what caused an emergency-door plug to detach from an Alaska Airlines plane. United Airlines found instances of installation issues in the door plug, while Alaska Airlines reported loose hardware visible on some planes. The FAA has approved procedures for airlines to inspect their grounded MAX 9 jets, and Boeing has sent out instructions to check the emergency-door plug. [Extracted from the article]

Pat Shanahan, a former executive at Boeing, has taken over as interim CEO of Spirit AeroSystems, one of Boeing's major suppliers. Shanahan's mission is to improve manufacturing at Spirit AeroSystems, which has experienced disruptions that have slowed production at Boeing and caused a shortage of promised jets. Shanahan's experience working with Spirit as a Boeing executive has positioned him to make necessary changes, and he has recruited retired Boeing executives to work at the supplier. Boeing has agreed to provide financial support to Spirit under a tentative deal to increase production. [Extracted from the article]

Boeing's deliveries and production of its 737 MAX jets have slowed down in September, reaching the lowest level in over two years. The company has been facing disruptions due to manufacturing issues at one of its key suppliers, Spirit AeroSystems. The latest problem involves misdrilled holes on the fuselage of the 737s, resulting in production running at about half of Boeing's target. These delays have affected airline customers, such as Ryanair, which had to cut its winter schedules. Despite these challenges, Boeing still expects to meet its targets for the full year. [Extracted from the article]

The Boeing spokesman said Calhoun has sought to reduce executives' use of company aircraft. Keywords: gfx-contrib; photo-commission; photo-illo; leder; Aerospace Products/Parts; Civil Aircraft; Satellites; Aerospace/Defense; Industrial Goods; Chicago EN gfx-contrib photo-commission photo-illo leder Aerospace Products/Parts Civil Aircraft Satellites Aerospace/Defense Industrial Goods Chicago N.PAG N.PAG 1 09/13/23 20230912 NES 230912 Company flight patterns suggest CEO Calhoun travels infrequently to headquarters from two distant homes, while CFO West occupies a new office five minutes from his Connecticut doorstep For Boeing's BA -0.12% decrease; red down pointing triangle senior executives, returning to the office has been a smooth flight. Calhoun, a former General Electric executive and longtime Boeing director, became Boeing's CEO in early 2020. [Extracted from the article]

While Airbus deliveries have eclipsed Boeing's tally, the plane maker fell short of its own ambitions. Keywords: wsjcorp; Aerospace Products/Parts; Civil Aircraft; Satellites; Aerospace/Defense; Industrial Goods; Packaging; Output/Production; Capacity/Facilities; Corporate/Industrial News EN wsjcorp Aerospace Products/Parts Civil Aircraft Satellites Aerospace/Defense Industrial Goods Packaging Output/Production Capacity/Facilities Corporate/Industrial News N.PAG N.PAG 1 01/16/23 20230111 NES 230111 Airplane manufacturer works to stabilize factories after 737 MAX crisis and pandemic Graph: Boeing's commercial-airplanes chief says the company worked hard to stabilize production of the 737 MAX, which was grounded for almost two years before resuming flights. [Extracted from the article]