Sunday marks one year anniversary of Alaska door plug incident
Sunday marks one year since a door plug blew out on an Alaska airflight over Portland. In the weeks and months that followed, scrutiny zeroed in on Boeing, the manufacturer of that 737 Max.
Boeing details safety improvements one year after Alaska Airlines door plug incident
Almost one year after a door plug blowout on one of its 737 Max jets led to an explosive decompression, Boeing is now detailing the steps it has taken to improve safety during the manufacturing process.
Boeing details overhaul one year after door plug blew off plane
Boeing says it’s making progress on its safety overhaul nearly one year after a door plug blew off during a flight. CNN’s Pete Muntean reports.
Boeing shares updates on safety plan 1 year after door plug incident
Boeing said it is "on track with progress showing tangible improvements" in an update about its safety and quality plan.
Passenger recounts Boeing door plug blowout one year later
Sunday marks one year since an Alaska Airlines flight from Portland was forced to make an emergency landing after a door plug blew out mid-flight. The plane was a Boeing 737 Max 9.
Boeing update: 1 year after door plug failure
Boeing says it has made improvements to ensure safety and quality. Here is an outline of the progress the manufacturer says it is making.
Boeing provides safety and quality update one year after door plug failure
Nearly one year after a door plug blew off a 737 MAX 9, Boeing says it is making progress in safety and quality.
Boeing details its safety enhancements a year after a door plug blew off midflight
Nearly a year after a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 aircraft, Boeing says it has made strides improving safety for airline passengers.
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