Boeing Transports 1.5 Million Face Masks for Frontline Workers
The airplane manufacturer is lending a helping hand.A massive Boeing Dreamlifter was tasked with bring personal protective equipment (PPE) to America. The airplane manufacturer teamed with Prisma Health, Atlas Air Worldwide and Discommon Founder Neil Ferrier to transport 1.5 million medical-grade face masks to healthcare professionals in South Carolina.
The Federal Aviation Administration is wrapping up its evaluation of changes Boeing made to the planes after two 737 Max crashes killed 346 people and prompted a worldwide grounding of the jetliners in March 2019. That review will wrap up in the "coming days," FAA Administrator Steve Dickson said
The FAA continues to review Boeing ’s proposed changes to the 737 MAX . As we have previously stated Internationally, each country has to make its own decisions , but the FAA will make available to FAA Statement on Boeing 737 MAX . The investigation by Ethiopian authorities remains ongoing
© Karol Ciesluk/iStock Editorial/Getty Images Plus Grounded Boeing 737 MAX The Federal Aviation Administration is nearing a decision on the troubled Boeing 737 MAX, releasing a statement saying it will finalize an airworthiness directive “in the near future.”
The 737 MAX has been grounded for commercial flights since March 2019 after two separate crashes killed 346 passengers and crew.
Boeing had to make design changes to the plane’s flight control system, a software issue that put the aircraft into a nosedive that pilots could not pull out of.
Boeing: CEO sows panic on Wall Street
© Pixabay Boeing: CEO sows panic on Wall Street David Calhoun has announced that a large American airline is likely to go bankrupt. It was a particularly pessimistic statement that caused the American stock market to react.
Boeing is closer to getting the troubled 737 Max back in service as the Federal Aviation Administration said agency pilots will begin test flights of the plane as early as Monday.
The FAA continues to review Boeing ’s proposed changes to the 737 MAX . As we have previously stated Internationally, each country has to make its own decisions , but the FAA will make available to FAA Statement on Boeing 737 MAX . The investigation by Ethiopian authorities remains ongoing
But while “in the near future” might seem vague, it only means that there is much work still to be done. Even before the FAA gives its go-ahead, there will be a 45-day public comment period on the decision and on the fixes Boeing has made. It could take two to four weeks for those comments to be considered as part of a final report.
After that, pilots must be re-trained on the 737 MAX for new protocols as well as “procedures to mitigate the safety issues identified during the investigations that followed the Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines accidents,” the FAA said.
From June 29-July 1, FAA test pilots and engineers flew a 737 MAX and put the plane through various scenarios to evaluate the changes Boeing made. FAA Administrator Stephen Dickson has said he still wants to fly the plane himself first before making a decision.
Boeing Resumes 737 MAX Production, Announces More Job Cuts
Boeing made two major announcements.According to The Associated Press, Boeing officials revealed it would lay off 6,770 U.S. employees this week and hammer out an agreement with another 5,520 workers on voluntary buyouts.
US regulators allowed Boeing ’s 737 Max to keep flying even after their own analysis found the plane could have averaged one fatal crash about every two That fateful decision came just months before the crew of the Ethiopian Airlines flight struggled to regain control of their plane as the MCAS system
The Federal Aviation Administration released multiple steps it plans to take to change how it reviews aircraft designs, a process that was criticized after two fatal crashes on Boeing Co.’s 737 Max . Airline seats line the aisle of a Boeing Co. 737 Max . Photographer: Luke MacGregor/Bloomberg.
"The agency continues to follow a deliberate process and will take the time it needs to thoroughly review Boeing's work," the FAA said in its statement Tuesday. "We will lift the grounding order only after FAA safety experts are satisfied that the aircraft meets certification standards."
Gallery: How Airlines Have Responded to COVID-19 (TravelPulse)
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COVID-19 Report Cards
Like most, the airline industry has been rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, some airlines have navigated today's rough waters better than others. Personal finance company NerdWallet recently examined some of the top U.S. airlines' responses to the coronavirus crisis, looking at booking flexibility, health and safety measures implemented and other actions taken that have either enhanced or hindered the customer experience to determine which have handled the ongoing crisis the best thus far.
Boeing Wants You to ‘Travel Confidently’ With Cleaning Initiative
Airplane manufacturer utilizing three-step program.The airline manufacturer has also started a website called Boeing Confident Travel to explain its plan.
The FAA and Boeing need to better assess how pilots will react to complex emergencies, such as when MCAS malfunctioned, repeatedly pushing the planes into dives from Boeing issued an emailed statement saying safety is the company’s “core value” and it was committed to making improvements.
Grounded Boeing 737 MAX jets at a Boeing facility in Seattle on May 31. “The FAA recently found a potential risk that Boeing must mitigate,” the agency said in an emailed statement Wednesday that didn’t provide specifics. While the issue didn’t involve the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation
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Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines, which recently began handing out yellow cards to passengers who refuse to wear a mask, earns an A for health and safety and a B+ for flexibility for an overall grade of A. Last month, the airline expanded its Next-Level Care safety measures, which include a required health agreement during check-in.
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American Airlines
American Airlines has been one of the biggest losers during the pandemic, earning a grade of D overall, including an F for health and safety. NerdWallet knocked the carrier for its poor conveying of policy changes in the wake of global lockdowns as well as the fact that it didn't allow online itinerary changes for several months.
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Delta Air Lines
Despite a rough second quarter, Delta Air Lines continues to set an excellent example, earning an A for its response to the COVID-19 crisis. NerdWallet commended the airline for its clear, customer-first information and policies. Delta also continues to limit capacity on its flights and received an A for health and safety.
Could US Airlines Follow China With ‘All You Can Fly’ Model?
Analysts say promotion is helping with short-term shot in the arm.But would a short-term jolt help the recovery process? Ask China.
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Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines has been severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic as Hawaii remains virtually off-limits to travelers amid tight restrictions. To this point, the airline has earned a C+ for its handling of these unprecedented times, including a B- for flexibility.
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JetBlue
Despite strong face-covering enforcement, JetBlue only earns a C from NerdWallet for health and safety. Still, the airline's overall B- ranks fourth-best among the seven airlines that were analyzed this summer.
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Southwest Airlines
One of the carriers blocking seats to allow for physical distancing through the summer, Southwest has navigated the COVID-19 crisis as well as could be expected, earning an A from NerdWallet, which noted the low-cost carrier "ran fare sales while other airlines were keeping prices high."
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United Airlines
Another carrier not blocking seats this summer, United Airlines received a C- for its handling of the coronavirus pandemic. The airline was knocked for its confusing voucher policy and a devalued mileage program, according to NerdWallet.
Here's What Boeing Has to Change to Fly the 737 Max Again, According to the FAA
The plane has been grounded since March 2019. The directive follows an 18-month review and comes after Boeing and the FAA completed test flights of the 737 Max last month. “We’re continuing to make steady progress towards the safe return to service, working closely with the FAA and other global regulators,” Boeing spokesman Bernard Choi told the AP. “While we still have a lot of work in front of us, this is an important milestone in the certification process.” The proposed rules will now be published in the Federal Register, according to the FAA, and the public will receive 45 days to comment.
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Boeing Finds Problem With 787 Dreamliner .
Eight planes used by three airlines grounded for inspection.The affected planes will undergo inspection and repair of how parts of the fuselage were joined together, according to CNN.
The airplane manufacturer is lending a helping hand.A massive Boeing Dreamlifter was tasked with bring personal protective equipment (PPE) to America. The airplane manufacturer teamed with Prisma Health, Atlas Air Worldwide and Discommon Founder Neil Ferrier to transport 1.5 million medical-grade face masks to healthcare professionals in South Carolina. 
© Pixabay Boeing: CEO sows panic on Wall Street David Calhoun has announced that a large American airline is likely to go bankrupt. It was a particularly pessimistic statement that caused the American stock market to react. 
Boeing made two major announcements.According to The Associated Press, Boeing officials revealed it would lay off 6,770 U.S. employees this week and hammer out an agreement with another 5,520 workers on voluntary buyouts. 
Airplane manufacturer utilizing three-step program.The airline manufacturer has also started a website called Boeing Confident Travel to explain its plan. 
Analysts say promotion is helping with short-term shot in the arm.But would a short-term jolt help the recovery process? Ask China. 
The plane has been grounded since March 2019. The directive follows an 18-month review and comes after Boeing and the FAA completed test flights of the 737 Max last month. “We’re continuing to make steady progress towards the safe return to service, working closely with the FAA and other global regulators,” Boeing spokesman Bernard Choi told the AP. “While we still have a lot of work in front of us, this is an important milestone in the certification process.” The proposed rules will now be published in the Federal Register, according to the FAA, and the public will receive 45 days to comment. 
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