Off-duty Alaska pilot who tried to cut flight's engines midair avoids federal prison A former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to cut the engines of a passenger flight in 2023 while riding off-duty in the cockpit will serve no additional prison time, a federal judge ruled Monday. Associated Press
NTSB chair says systemic failures led to door plug flying off Boeing 737 Max plane midflight National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy said Tuesday that the heroic actions of the crew aboard an Alaska Airlines flight ensured everyone survived the terrifying incident last year when a door plug panel flew off the plane shortly after takeoff. Associated Press
FBI letter tells Alaska Airlines passengers they are 'a possible victim of a crime' "We want answers, accountability, and safer planes" — and a federal investigation will help, an attorney representing passengers who were on the plane that lost its door plug tells NPR. Bill Chappell
The Boeing 737 Max 9 takes off again, but the company faces more turbulence ahead The first 737 Max 9 planes have started flying again after a fuselage panel blew off in midair last week. But industry analysts say Boeing's reputation will take a lot longer to repair. Joel Rose
Here's how to tell if your next flight is on a Boeing 737 Max 9 After a green light from the FAA, the Max 9 is set to return to the skies. Here's what travelers need to know about the plane after a terrifying scene on an Alaska Airlines flight earlier this month. Diba Mohtasham
Humor from horror: Alaska Airlines takes jokes for Boeing blunder Alaska Airlines has been made the butt of recent jokes after a door plug that blew off one its planes in mid-air, though the issue originated with the plane's manufacturer. Katie Campbell
The FAA says airlines should check the door plugs on another model of Boeing plane The Federal Aviation Administration is recommending that airlines visually inspect the door plugs of Boeing 737-900ER jets after some airlines reported unspecified issues with the bolts. Joel Rose
'Cozy' relationship between Boeing and the U.S. draws scrutiny amid 737 Max 9 mess The latest safety lapse at Boeing renews concerns about the company's influence in Washington, and whether federal regulators have delegated too much of their oversight authority to its employees. Joel Rose
Amid scrutiny, Boeing promises more quality checks. But is it enough? The aircraft maker is under renewed pressure to strengthen quality management across its production lines. But critics say a fundamental cultural shift is needed. Vanessa Romo
The FAA is tightening oversight of Boeing and will audit production of the 737 Max 9 Regulators say they're increasing control of Boeing production after a panel blew off a 737 Max 9 jet, and will re-examine whether the company can be trusted to assess the safety of its own planes. Joel Rose
