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US plane maker adds manufacturing process reviews as it tries to contain fallout from mid-air blowout incident
US group’s efforts to strengthen engineering processes are coming under scrutiny after mid-air door plug blowout
FAA says it wants to analyse information from jet inspections following mid-air blowout of Alaska Airlines flight
The near-disastrous accident on an Alaska Airlines flight shows the aerospace company still struggles to improve safety
Previous cases suggest that multiple, purgative actions are needed to stand a chance of moving into a new era
Dave Calhoun’s heir apparent must contend with the fallout of the Alaska Airlines mid-flight blowout
FAA investigation comes as rival Airbus announces record number of orders last year
US transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg says he has spoken with chief executive following 737 Max door panel mishap
The blowout on the Alaska Airlines’ flight follows the Max 8 crashes in 2018 and 2019
With its low-cost base and competitiveness on fares, airline may yet prosper from US aircraft maker’s woes
Discovery threatens wider crisis for aerospace group after plane suffered mid-air blowout
Michael O’Leary says manufacturing issues at US group and its rival Airbus will cut profits and put up fares
Loss of air pressure → Lots of cash pressure
Company is one of the world’s largest suppliers of aircraft structures
Winning back investor and consumer confidence is proving difficult for Calhoun and the top team
US aerospace group has not made a profit since 2018
Investigators locate door plug that blew out of 737 Max aircraft
Pilots reported pressurisation warnings on three flights in month before Alaska Airlines incident
New problem involving loss of door in mid-flight comes as manufacturer tries to raise production to catch Airbus
Aircraft manufacturer has been under scrutiny after crashes involving variants of the plane in 2018 and 2019
Stephanie Pope starts new role as the plane maker is still dealing with the 737 Max crisis fallout
Deals for over 100 aircraft on first day of Dubai air show cement industry rebound despite regional tensions
Defence business takes almost $800mn in charges amid struggles with Trump-era Air Force One deal
Jet manufacturer faces delays after being forced to deal with cash crisis and have tasks redone at Spirit AeroSystems
Leasing companies have been able to increase their rates significantly for the most in-demand jets
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