A Boeing 737-800 plane operated by Southwest Airlines returned safely to Denver International Airport after its engine cover fell off and struck a wing flap, prompting an investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration. This incident is part of a series of mechanical issues affecting Boeing aircraft in recent months, raising concerns about safety. Boeing declined to comment and referred inquiries to Southwest Airlines, which stated that passengers would be rebooked on another plane with a three-hour delay. No injuries were reported, and Southwest's maintenance teams will review the aircraft involved in the incident.
Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 was a Boeing 737-700 that experienced a contained engine failure in the left CFM56-7B engine after departing from New York–LaGuardia Airport en route to Dallas Love Field on April 17, 2018. The engine cowl was broken in the failure and cowl fragments damaged the fuselage, shattering a cabin window and causing explosive depressurization of the aircraft. Other fragments caused damage to the wing. The crew carried out an emergency descent and diverted to Philadelphia International Airport. One passenger was partially ejected from the aircraft and sustained fatal injuries, while eight other passengers sustained minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged.This accident was very similar to an accident suffered 20 months earlier by Southwest Airlines Flight 3472 flying the same aircraft type with the same engine type. After that earlier accident, the engine manufacturer, CFM, issued a service directive calling for ultrasonic inspections of the turbine fan blades with certain serial numbers, service cycles, or service time. Southwest did not perform the inspection on the engine involved in this failure because it was not within the parameters specified by the directive.
Boeing is under scrutiny for a recent string of safety problems, including a Dreamliner aircraft diving mid-flight, a Boeing 777-300 turning around due to maintenance issues, and a whistleblower, John Barnett, found dead. Multiple airlines have reported troubles due to Boeing's challenges, with Southwest Airlines cutting capacity and United Airlines changing its order to Max 9s instead of Max 10s. The FAA audit revealed Boeing failed to comply with quality-control mandates, adding to the company's existing safety concerns stemming from previous fatal crashes and production issues.
Federal officials are investigating an engine fire that led to the cancellation of takeoff for a Southwest Airlines flight in Lubbock, Texas. The incident involved a Boeing 737-800 with engines made by CFM International. The flight, bound for Las Vegas, had 154 passengers and 6 crew members onboard. A replacement plane was flown in from Dallas to continue the journey. The Federal Aviation Administration is conducting an investigation into the reported engine fire.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken's government aircraft encountered a mechanical issue, leading to a 4-hour road trip from Paris to Brussels for a NATO meeting. This is not the first time Blinken has faced such incidents; in January, his plane was grounded in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum. The Boeing 737 involved had safety concerns which deemed it unsafe to fly, causing delays in Blinken's travel plans. This event highlights ongoing safety issues with Boeing aircraft, including previous incidents with the 737 Max models.
A United Airlines Boeing 777-200 flight from San Francisco to Paris diverted to Denver International Airport after an engine problem. This incident is part of a series of incidents affecting United Airlines, including engine and structural issues, a wheel falling off, and a hydraulic leak. United Airlines is working with customers to provide alternative flight options. The Boeing manufacturer has faced ongoing safety concerns, with incidents involving missing panels, hydraulic fluid leaks, and air failures. Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will step down at the end of the year amidst the crisis.
Alaska Airlines received an initial $160 million compensation from Boeing for a panel that blew out of a 737 Max 9 jetliner in January. The payment covered losses including lost revenue and fleet grounding costs. Other airlines like United were affected by the subsequent grounding of Max 9s. The FAA is investigating the incident, which may lead to additional compensation for affected airlines. Alaska expects more compensation beyond the first quarter. Boeing's production of 737 Max 9 jets has decreased, impacting the aviation industry.
Multiple Boeing jets, including Alaska Airlines flight 828 and United Airlines flight 59, faced bathroom malfunctions leading to water and sewage flooding the cabins, forcing returns to the airports. Passengers on these flights witnessed flight attendants attempting to clean up the mess with paper towels. Boeing has been plagued by a series of dangerous jet failures recently, including the death of a company whistleblower. Last month, an Alaska Airlines flight experienced a door plug blowing off mid-flight at 16,000ft, prompting an emergency landing. The CEO of Boeing departed due to these incidents.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is increasing its oversight of United Airlines after a series of safety incidents, including a piece of the outer fuselage falling off, an engine fire, and a plane losing a tire during takeoff. United's vice president of corporate safety mentioned that the FAA will examine multiple areas of the airline's operations to ensure safety compliance. FAA oversight focuses on compliance with regulations, hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety management. The agency will pause certification activities and closely monitor United Airlines to address safety concerns.
Boeing informed Southwest Airlines of a reduced delivery of Max 8 planes in 2024, causing Southwest to adjust flight schedules and pause hiring. Southwest expects a capacity reduction and a financial impact, with Southwest's stock falling over 8% premarket. Boeing faces government investigations and scrutiny for safety and manufacturing quality issues, leading to halted production expansion of the Max model. Multiple U.S. carriers, including United Airlines, have experienced disruptions due to Boeing's challenges.
Boeing has paid Alaska Airlines approximately $160 million as initial compensation for financial damages resulting from a midair door blowout on a Boeing plane operated by the airline. The incident caused Alaska Airlines to lose around $160 million in pretax profit in the first quarter, primarily due to lost revenues and costs for irregular operations. Boeing is expected to provide additional compensation in the future, with the exact amount and terms yet to be disclosed. The Federal Aviation Administration grounded similar Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners for inspections following the incident.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating an incident involving Southwest Flight 147 at New York's LaGuardia Airport where the plane veered off course during landing, prompting air traffic control to instruct a go-around. The flight encountered turbulence and low visibility, leading to a diversion to Baltimore/Washington International Airport before safely landing in New York. The FAA is examining whether the plane flew over the air traffic control tower with minimal clearance. This incident is part of a series of investigations into near-collisions at US airports, highlighting issues such as funding, technology, and staffing in air traffic control towers.
US President Joe Biden joked about avoiding sitting by the door on Air Force One, a Boeing jet, during a high-dollar campaign fundraiser at the Radio City Music Hall in New York. His remarks came in response to a question about Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and brought a moment of levity to the event, highlighting concerns about aviation safety and Boeing's recent challenges. Boeing is facing increased scrutiny after various mid-flight incidents, including missing bolts on a 737 Max 9, a crack in a cockpit window, a lost tire on a Boeing 757, and tape on a Boeing 787 exterior.
Boeing's manufacturing delays are impacting United Airlines, leading to reduced forecasted block hours and voluntary programs for pilots to reduce staff in May. Safety concerns over Boeing's 737 Max planes persist as deliveries decrease due to certification delays. United's order of 77 Boeing 737 Max 8 and 9 jets for 2024 reduced to 56, with no Max 10 deliveries expected. FAA scrutiny follows an Alaska Airlines incident. United's CEO, Scott Kirby, criticizes Boeing's problems, seeking a meeting with directors. Boeing's leadership shakeup includes CEO Dave Calhoun stepping down by year-end.
An experimental, homemade aircraft crashed near Gila Bend Municipal Airport in Arizona, killing one person and seriously injuring another. The plane was an Experimental Amateur Built Air Creation Twin aircraft, and it was unclear if it was taking off or landing at the time of the crash. The National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration were set to investigate the incident.
Southwest Airlines Flight 1248 was a scheduled passenger flight from Baltimore, Maryland, to Chicago, Illinois, continuing on to Salt Lake City, Utah, and then to Las Vegas, Nevada. On December 8, 2005, the airplane slid off a runway at Chicago-Midway while landing in a snowstorm and crashed into automobile traffic, killing a six-year-old boy.
The Federal Aviation Administration is intensifying its oversight of United Airlines following a string of safety incidents on flights involving Boeing jets, including engines spewing flames and a plane losing a wheel. The FAA is considering temporary actions such as preventing United from adding new routes and pausing the introduction of new planes into service. United Airlines has not been notified of a final decision yet. The FAA aims to ensure compliance with safety regulations and mitigate risks. United's growth plans, impacted by Boeing delivery delays, may be affected by these oversight measures.
United Airlines and Southwest Airlines are facing operational challenges and delays due to production limits imposed on Boeing after an incident with an Alaska Airlines plane, leading to a pause in pilot hiring and rethinking of schedules; Southwest Airlines will receive fewer 737 Max 8 aircraft than initially planned, impacting seat availability and capital spending plans, while United Airlines has also halted pilot hiring temporarily. Both carriers are offering unpaid time off options to manage excess staffing amidst these challenges.
A video captured a fight between two passengers on a Southwest Airlines flight from Oakland to Hawaii. The altercation started with an argument before escalating into a physical fight. Other passengers and flight attendants intervened to separate the two men. The Southwest Airlines employee confirmed that the men involved were detained upon arrival in Hawaii. The airline commended the crew and passengers for their professionalism in diffusing the situation. Charges against the men are currently unknown.
A Southwest Airlines flight from New Orleans to Orlando made an emergency landing in Tampa after encountering severe turbulence over the Gulf of Mexico, resulting in injuries to two passengers. The captain declared an emergency and requested medical assistance upon landing. Two individuals were taken to a Tampa Bay medical facility for treatment. The flight eventually reached its destination, Orlando International Airport, albeit four-and-a-half hours behind schedule due to the turbulence. Turbulence is caused by sudden shifts in airflow and can lead to severe disruptions during flights.
A Southwest Airlines flight from Nashville to New York veered off course due to bad weather, coming within 67 feet of LaGuardia Airport's air traffic control tower. The plane flew as low as 300 feet before being instructed to climb to 2,000 feet, diverting to Baltimore for a safe landing. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident. This near miss is part of a larger pattern of close calls at US airports, highlighting issues like funding, technology, training conditions, and staffing in air traffic control towers.
United Airlines Flight 59 bound for San Francisco was forced to turn back to Frankfurt after a broken toilet caused feces to overflow into the cabin, emitting a foul odor. Passengers were provided with hotel accommodations and rebooked on a different flight the next day. This incident occurred on a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft just one hour into its journey, where technicians were unable to find an immediate solution to the problem.
Check out what's clicking on FoxBusiness.com The family of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett spoke about the mysterious death of their relative in an interview this week. Barnett, who was found dead in a parked car earlier this month after blowing the whistle on widespread safety violations at Boeing, previously claimed he had been "harassed, denigrated, [and] humiliated" for raising concerns about quality control issues. Vicky Stokes, the mother of Barnett, was asked by CBS News whether she placed blame on Boeing in her son's demise. BOEING WHISTLEBLOWER JOHN BARNETT FOUND DEAD DAYS AFTER TESTIFYING AGAINST COMPANY Boeing whistleblower John Barnett spoke out about the company's practices in January 2024.
The Boeing 737 MAX is the fourth generation of the Boeing 737, a narrow-body airliner manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes, a division of American company Boeing. It succeeds the Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG) and competes with the Airbus A320neo family.The new series was announced on August 30, 2011. It took its maiden flight on January 29, 2016 and was certified by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in March 2017. The first delivery was a MAX 8 in May 2017 to Malindo Air, with which it commenced service on May 22, 2017.The 737 MAX is based on earlier 737 designs, with more efficient CFM International LEAP engines, aerodynamic changes including distinctive split-tip winglets, and airframe modifications.The 737 MAX series has been offered in four variants, offering 138 to 204 seats in typical two-class configuration, and a range of 3,300 to 3,850 nautical miles [nmi] (6,110 to 7,130 km; 3,800 to 4,430 mi). The 737 MAX 7, MAX 8, and MAX 9 are intended to replace the 737-700, -800, and -900 respectively, and a further-stretched 737 MAX 10 is available. However, as of February 2024, the MAX 7 and MAX 10 have not been certified, with the FAA declining to provide a timetable for approval. As of January 2024, the 737 MAX has 4,759 unfilled orders and 1,445 deliveries.The 737 MAX suffered two fatal crashes, Lion Air Flight 610 in late 2018 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 in early 2019, in which a total of 346 people died. Contributing to the accidents was the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS), which activated unexpectedly due to erroneous angle of attack data, and remained active because of pilot error due to inadequate training. The aircraft was subsequently grounded worldwide from March 2019 to November 2020, with the FAA garnering criticism for being the last major authority to ground it. Investigations found Boeing did not fully inform operators about MCAS and found shortcomings in the FAA's certification process for the aircraft. The accidents and grounding cost Boeing an estimated US$20 billion in fines, compensation and legal fees as of 2020, with indirect losses of more than US$60 billion from 1,200 cancelled orders. In 2021, Boeing also paid US$2.5 billion in penalties and compensation to settle the DOJ's fraud conspiracy case against the company. Further investigations also revealed that the FAA and Boeing had colluded on recertification test flights, attempted to cover up important information and that the FAA had retaliated against whistleblowers.The FAA cleared the aircraft to return to service on November 18, 2020, subject to mandated design and training changes. Canadian and European authorities followed in late January 2021. Chinese authorities were among the last to lift the grounding in December 2021, at which time, over 180 countries out of 195 had cleared the 737 MAX to return to service.In January 2024, Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 suffered a door plug blowout at an unused emergency exit during the climb, causing uncontrolled decompression of the aircraft. The FAA immediately mandated a grounding and inspections of all 737 MAX 9 with a similar configuration; affected aircraft were returned to service starting at the end of that month. The investigation found the plug was not bolted into place during manufacturing.
SpaceX is gearing up for the third test flight of its 400-foot-tall reusable spaceship, Starship, along with the Super Heavy booster. The company has made hardware changes and upgrades following the previous test flights. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) closed the investigation into the November test flight and issued an updated launch license for the upcoming flight, which aims to build upon the milestones achieved in the second test flight. The first test flight in April ended in an explosion over the Gulf of Mexico.
Several United Airlines flights, including those from Tel Aviv to the United States, experienced high winds, turbulence, and medical emergencies leading to diversions to airports like New Windsor, New York. Passengers complained of nausea, motion sickness, and chest pain, with some requiring hospitalization for evaluation. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incidents.
Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 182 was a scheduled flight of Pacific Southwest Airlines (PSA) from Sacramento to San Diego with a Stopover at Los Angeles. On September 25, 1978, the Boeing 727-214 serving the flight, registration of N533PS, collided with a private Cessna 172 light aircraft, registration N7711G, over San Diego, California. It was Pacific Southwest Airlines' first fatal accident, and it remains the deadliest air disaster in California history. At the time, it was the deadliest air crash to occur in the United States, and remained so until American Airlines Flight 191 crashed in May 1979.Both aircraft crashed into North Park, a San Diego neighborhood. PSA 182 struck just north of the intersection of Dwight and Nile streets, killing all 135 people aboard the aircraft and seven people on the ground in houses, including two children. The Cessna struck Polk Avenue between 32nd and Iowa streets, killing the two pilots on board. Nine others on the ground were injured and a total of twenty-two residences were destroyed or damaged by the impact and debris.
A hot air balloon in Rochester, Minnesota, crashed into power lines while attempting to land in a field after passing through strong winds. The basket detached and burst into flames, causing a small brush fire. Two of the three passengers on board sustained minor injuries. The incident occurred on Highway 63, prompting response from the Rochester Fire Department. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating. Rebecca Cohen reported the event for NBC News.
Funny? Or Not so much? Southwest Airlines . Such a terrible company. Honestly, do these people even know what they're doing? All those smiling flight attendants cover up a chasm of failure. Are they even aware of what's really going on? Southwest's passengers are suffering so much that perhaps they just don't have the energy to express how unhappy they are. What? You thought this was all my opinion? How could you? No, these seem to be the feelings of the suddenly descending-into-humor cohorts at United Airlines .
The Boeing 737 is a narrow-body commercial aircraft produced by Boeing at its Renton factory in Washington.Developed to supplement the Boeing 727 on short and thin routes, the twinjet retained the 707 fuselage width and six abreast seating but with two underwing turbofans instead of four. Envisioned in 1964, the initial 737-100 made its first flight in April 1967 and entered service in February 1968 with Lufthansa.The lengthened 737-200 entered service in April 1968, and evolved through four generations, offering several variants for 85 to 215 passengers.The 737-100/200 original variants were powered by Pratt & Whitney JT8D low-bypass turbofan engines and offered seating for 85 to 130 passengers. Launched in 1980 and introduced in 1984, the 737 Classic -300/400/500 variants were upgraded with more fuel-efficient CFM56-3 high-bypass turbofans and offered 110 to 168 seats. Introduced in 1997, the 737 Next Generation (NG) -600/700/800/900 variants have updated CFM56-7 high-bypass turbofans, a larger wing and an upgraded glass cockpit, and seat 108 to 215 passengers. The latest generation, the 737 MAX -7/8/9/10 variants, powered by improved CFM LEAP-1B high-bypass turbofans and accommodating 138 to 204 people, entered service in 2017.Boeing Business Jet versions have been produced since the 737NG, as well as military models.As of January 2024, 16,460 Boeing 737s have been ordered and 11,685 delivered.Initially, its main competitor was the McDonnell Douglas DC-9, followed by its MD-80/MD-90 derivatives. In 2013, the global 737 fleet had completed more than 184 million flights over 264 million block hours since its entry into service. It was the highest-selling commercial aircraft until being surpassed by the competing Airbus A320 family in October 2019, but maintains the record in total deliveries. The 737 MAX, designed to compete with the A320neo, was grounded worldwide between March 2019 and November 2020 following two fatal crashes. A further accident involving an uncontrolled decompression led to the grounding of most 737 MAX 9 aircraft in January 2024.
As of March 2024, the Southwest Airlines fleet consists of 820 aircraft, making it the fourth-largest commercial airline fleet in the world. All of the aircraft Southwest Airlines operates are from the Boeing 737 family of narrow-body airliners.Since its inception, Southwest Airlines has almost exclusively operated Boeing 737 aircraft (except for a brief period when it operated a handful of leased Boeing 727 aircraft). Southwest is the world's largest operator of the Boeing 737, and was the launch customer of the 737-300, 737-500, and 737-700. It took delivery of its 1000th Boeing 737 in 2023.Using a single basic aircraft type allows Southwest pilots and flight attendants to crew any aircraft in the fleet without restrictions.In March 2021, Southwest announced an order for 100 MAX 7 jets. The order established Southwest Airlines as the largest purchaser of the type. In June 2021, they increased their overall purchase order of MAX 7 aircraft to 234, which again increased to 342 in October 2023.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is an American wide-body jet airliner developed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes.After dropping its unconventional Sonic Cruiser project, Boeing announced the conventional 7E7 on January 29, 2003, which focused largely on efficiency.The program was launched on April 26, 2004, with an order for 50 aircraft from All Nippon Airways (ANA), targeting a 2008 introduction.On July 8, 2007, a prototype 787 without major operating systems was rolled out; subsequently the aircraft experienced multiple delays, until its maiden flight on December 15, 2009.Type certification was received in August 2011 and the first 787-8 was delivered in September 2011 before entering commercial service on October 26, 2011, with ANA.At launch, Boeing targeted the 787 with 20% less fuel burn than replaced aircraft like the Boeing 767, carrying 200 to 300 passengers on point-to-point routes up to 8,500 nautical miles [nmi] (15,700 km; 9,800 mi), a shift from hub-and-spoke travel.The twinjet is powered by General Electric GEnx or Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 high-bypass turbofans. It is the first airliner with an airframe primarily made of composite materials and makes extensive use of electrical systems. Externally, it is recognizable by its four-window cockpit, raked wingtips, and noise-reducing chevrons on its engine nacelles.Development and production rely increasingly on subcontractors around the world than previous Boeing aircraft, with final assembly at the Boeing South Carolina factory, after being assembled in the Boeing Everett Factory in Washington until March 2021.The initial 186-foot-long (57 m) 787-8 typically seats 242 passengers over a range of 7,355 nmi (13,621 km; 8,464 mi), with a 502,500 lb (227.9 t) MTOW compared to 560,000 lb (250 t) for later variants.The stretched 787-9, 206 ft (63 m) long, can fly 7,635 nmi (14,140 km; 8,786 mi) with 290 passengers; it entered service on August 7, 2014, with ANA.The further stretched 787-10, 224 ft (68 m) long, seating 330 over 6,430 nmi (11,910 km; 7,400 mi), entered service with Singapore Airlines on April 3, 2018.Early 787 operations encountered several problems caused mainly by its lithium-ion batteries, which culminated in fires onboard some aircraft. In January 2013, the U.S. FAA grounded all 787s until it approved the revised battery design in April 2013.Significant quality control issues from 2019 onwards caused a production slowdown and, from January 2021 until August 2022, an almost total cessation of deliveries. Due to ballooning production costs, Boeing has spent $32 billion on the program; estimates for the number of aircraft sales needed to break even vary between 1,300 and 2,000.As of January 2024, the 787 program has booked a total of 1,908 orders and made 1,111 deliveries while recording zero fatalities and no hull losses.
Southwest Airlines is receiving negative feedback after unveiling a new cabin design with 'paper-thin' seats that have been criticized for being uncomfortable and narrower than the current seats. The redesigned cabins, featuring USB charger outlets, larger overhead bins, and personal device holders, will debut in 2025. Critics on social media likened the seats to 'lawn chairs' and 'slates of granite', prompting some to express a desire to switch airlines. Southwest Airlines stated that the new seats have the same width, legroom, and armrest size as the current seats on its planes.
Founded in 1967 to be a Texas intrastate airline, Southwest Airlines was initially prevented from operating, and saw long-haul flights from its original Dallas Love Field base restricted by federal law for several decades. Despite these obstacles, Southwest has built a history of innovative business practices, was a major source of inspiration for US airline deregulation and was probably the biggest beneficiary of deregulation, growing to be one of the largest airlines in the United States and one of the largest low-cost carriers worldwide.
A touch desperate? I have no strong feelings about Southwest Airlines . Well, no strong negative feelings. Anymore. Yes, the airline once unfairly left me behind at LAX, but I've forgiven it. Mostly.
Pilot Brian Davis, 62, and passengers Michael Davis, 23, and Kelly Thompson, 21, from Antlers, died in a single-engine aircraft crash near Antlers, Oklahoma. The crash happened about 130 miles southeast of Oklahoma City in clear weather conditions. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the crash involving a Foutz-Davis DA-3 aircraft.
Vistara said on Monday it was forced to cut a number of flights as it was dealing with a shortage of pilots and crew. "We have had a significant number of flight cancellations and delays in the past few days due to various reasons including crew unavailability," a company spokesperson said in a statement. Vistara, owned by Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, is using larger aircraft, including the wide-body Boeing 787 Dreamliner on certain domestic routes "to accommodate more passengers, wherever possible," the spokesperson said. The airline, which will be merged with Tata-owned Air India, faced similar disruptions last month. Local media had reported that an increasing number of its pilots had called in sick.
The Boeing 707 is an early American long-range narrow-body airliner, the first jetliner developed and produced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes.Developed from the Boeing 367-80 prototype first flown in 1954, the initial 707-120 first flew on December 20, 1957.Pan Am began regular 707 service on October 26, 1958.With versions produced until 1979, the 707 was a swept wing quadjet with podded engines. Its larger fuselage cross-section allowed six-abreast economy seating, retained in the later 720, 727, 737, and 757 models.Although it was not the first commercial jetliner in service, the 707 was the first to be widespread, and is often credited with beginning the Jet Age. It dominated passenger air transport in the 1960s, and remained common through the 1970s, on domestic, transcontinental, and transatlantic flights, as well as cargo and military applications. It established Boeing as a dominant airliner manufacturer with its 7x7 series.The initial, 145-foot-long (44 m) 707-120 was powered by Pratt & Whitney JT3C turbojet engines.The shortened, long-range 707-138 and the more powerful 707-220 entered service in 1959.The longer-range, heavier 707-300/400 series has larger wings and is stretched slightly by 8 feet (2.4 m).Powered by Pratt & Whitney JT4A turbojets, the 707-320 entered service in 1959, and the 707-420 with Rolls-Royce Conway turbofans in 1960.The 720, a lighter short-range variant, was also introduced in 1960. Powered by Pratt & Whitney JT3D turbofans, the 707-120B debuted in 1961 and the 707-320B in 1962. The 707-120B typically flew 137 passengers in two classes over 3,600 nautical miles [nmi] (6,700 km; 4,100 mi), and could accommodate 174 in one class. With 141 passengers in two classes, the 707-320/420 could fly 3,750 nmi (6,940 km; 4,320 mi) and the 707-320B up to 5,000 nmi (9,300 km; 5,800 mi). The 707-320C convertible passenger-freighter model entered service in 1963, and passenger 707s have been converted to freighter configurations. Military derivatives include the E-3 Sentry airborne reconnaissance aircraft and the C-137 Stratoliner VIP transport. In total, 865 Boeing 707s were produced and delivered, not including 154 Boeing 720s.
The Air Commerce Act of 1926 created an Aeronautic Branch of the United States Department of Commerce. Its functions included testing and licensing of pilots, certification of aircraft and investigation of accidents.In 1934, the Aeronautics Branch was renamed the Bureau of Air Commerce, to reflect the growing importance of commercial flying. It was subsequently divided into two authorities: the Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA), concerned with air traffic control, and the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB), concerned with safety regulations and accident investigation. Under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, the CAA's powers were transferred to a new independent body, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In the same year, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was created after the Soviet Union’s launch of the first artificial satellite.The accident investigation powers of the CAB were transferred to the new National Transportation Safety Board in 1967, at the same time that the United States Department of Transportation was created.In response to the September 11 attacks, the federal government launched the Transportation Security Administration with broad powers to protect air travel and other transportation modes against criminal activity.
Chaya Raichik, founder of the conservative social media account Libs of TikTok, criticized Southwest Airlines for allowing an obese passenger to encroach on her seat during a flight. Raichik expressed her frustration on her social media account, highlighting the airline's policy for customers of size. Southwest Airlines offered Raichik a $150 voucher for a future flight as compensation, but she vowed never to fly with them again.
The Boeing 767 is an American wide-body aircraft developed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes.The aircraft was launched as the 7X7 program on July 14, 1978, the prototype first flew on September 26, 1981, and it was certified on July 30, 1982. The initial 767-200 variant entered service on September 8, 1982, with United Airlines, and the extended-range 767-200ER in 1984. It was stretched into the 767-300 in October 1986, followed by the extended-range 767-300ER in 1988, the most popular variant.The 767-300F, a production freighter version, debuted in October 1995. It was stretched again into the 767-400ER from September 2000.Designed to complement the larger 747, it has a seven-abreast cross-section accommodating smaller LD2 ULD cargo containers.The 767 is Boeing's first wide-body twinjet, powered by General Electric CF6, Rolls-Royce RB211, or Pratt & Whitney JT9D turbofans. JT9D engines were eventually replaced by PW4000 engines.The aircraft has a conventional tail and a supercritical wing for reduced aerodynamic drag.Its two-crew glass cockpit, a first for a Boeing airliner, was developed jointly for the 757 − a narrow-body aircraft, allowing a common pilot type rating. Studies for a higher-capacity 767 in 1986 led Boeing to develop the larger 777 twinjet, introduced in June 1995.The 159-foot-long (48.5 m) 767-200 typically seats 216 passengers over 3,900 nautical miles [nmi] (7,200 km; 3,566 mi), while the 767-200ER seats 181 over a 6,590 nmi (12,200 km; 7,580 mi) range.The 180-foot-long (54.9 m) 767-300 typically seats 269 passengers over 3,900 nmi (7,200 km; 4,500 mi), while the 767-300ER seats 218 over 5,980 nmi (11,070 km; 6,880 mi).The 767-300F can haul 116,000 lb (52.7 t) over 3,225 nmi (6,025 km; 3,711 mi), and the 201.3-foot-long (61.37 m) 767-400ER typically seats 245 passengers over 5,625 nmi (10,415 km; 6,473 mi). Military derivatives include the E-767 for surveillance and the KC-767 and KC-46 aerial tankers.Initially marketed for transcontinental routes, a loosening of ETOPS rules starting in 1985 allowed the aircraft to operate transatlantic flights.A total of 742 of these aircraft were in service in July 2018, with Delta Air Lines being the largest operator with 77 aircraft in its fleet.As of February 2024, Boeing has received 1,407 orders from 74 customers, of which 1,306 airplanes have been delivered, while the remaining orders are for cargo or tanker variants. Competitors have included the Airbus A300, A310, and A330-200. Its successor, the 787 Dreamliner, entered service in 2011. Production is expected to cease by the end of 2027 due to more stringent emissions and noise limits that will go into effect in 2028.
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun saw a 45% increase in his total compensation in 2023, reaching $32.8 million, despite declining an annual incentive bonus of $2.8 million. The company, facing chronic losses and safety issues, reduced its operating losses by 60% in 2023 but continued to lose money. After a Boeing 737 Max plane incident in January, triggering federal investigations and executive changes, Calhoun acknowledged the company's accountability. Following the incident, Boeing's reputation for safety and quality was severely impacted, leading to Calhoun's announcement of retirement and the initiation of a search for a new CEO.
The Boeing 777, commonly referred to as the Triple Seven, is an American long-range wide-body airliner developed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. The 777 is the world's largest twinjet and the most-built wide-body airliner.The jetliner was designed to bridge the gap between Boeing's other wide body airplanes, the twin-engined 767 and quad-engined 747, and to replace aging DC-10 and L-1011 trijets. Developed in consultation with eight major airlines, the 777 program was launched in October 1990, with an order from United Airlines. The prototype was rolled out in April 1994, and first flew in June. The 777 entered service with the launch operator United Airlines in June 1995. Longer-range variants were launched in 2000, and first delivered in 2004.The 777 can accommodate a ten–abreast seating layout and has a typical 3-class capacity of 301 to 368 passengers, with a range of 5,240 to 8,555 nautical miles [nmi] (9,700 to 15,840 km; 6,030 to 9,840 mi). The jetliner is recognizable for its large-diameter turbofan engines, six wheels on each main landing gear, fully circular fuselage cross-section, and a blade-shaped tail cone. The 777 became the first Boeing airliner to use fly-by-wire controls and to apply a carbon composite structure in the tailplanes. The original 777 with a maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of 545,000–660,000 lb (247–299 t) was produced in two fuselage lengths: the initial 777-200 was followed by the extended-range -200ER in 1997; and the 33.25 ft (10.13 m) longer 777-300 in 1998. These 777 Classics were powered by 77,200–98,000 lbf (343–436 kN) General Electric GE90, Pratt & Whitney PW4000, or Rolls-Royce Trent 800 engines. The extended-range 777-300ER, with a MTOW of 700,000–775,000 lb (318–352 t), entered service in 2004, the longer-range 777-200LR in 2006, and the 777F freighter in 2009. These longer-haul variants use 110,000–115,300 lbf (489–513 kN) GE90 engines and have extended raked wingtips. In November 2013, Boeing announced the 777X development with the -8 and -9 variants, both featuring composite wings with folding wingtips and General Electric GE9X engines.As of 2018, Emirates was the largest operator with a fleet of 163 aircraft. More 777s have been ordered and delivered than any other wide-body airliner; as of February 2024, more than 60 customers had placed orders for 2,241 aircraft of all variants, with 1,727 delivered. The most common and successful variant is the 777-300ER with 837 aircraft ordered and 832 delivered. The Triple Seven initially competed with the Airbus A340 and McDonnell Douglas MD-11; since 2015 it has mainly competed with the Airbus A350 and later also with the A330-900. As of December 2023, the 777 has been involved in 30 aviation accidents and incidents, including five hull loss accidents out of eight total hull losses with 541 fatalities including one ground casualty.
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The Boeing Company () is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, telecommunications equipment, and missiles worldwide. The company also provides leasing and product support services. Boeing is among the largest global aerospace manufacturers; it is the third-largest defense contractor in the world based on 2020 revenue and is the largest exporter in the United States by dollar value. Boeing's stock is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average.Boeing was founded by William Boeing in Seattle, Washington, on July 15, 1916. The present corporation is the result of the merger of Boeing with McDonnell Douglas on August 1, 1997. Then-chairman and CEO of Boeing, Philip M. Condit, assumed those roles in the combined company, while Harry Stonecipher, former CEO of McDonnell Douglas, became president and COO.As of 2023, the Boeing Company's corporate headquarters is located in the Crystal City neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia. The company is organized into four primary divisions: Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA); Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS); Boeing Global Services; and Boeing Capital. In 2021, Boeing recorded $62.3 billion (€56.1bn) in sales. Boeing is ranked 54th on the Fortune 500 list (2020), and ranked 121st on the Fortune Global 500 list (2020).
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