Boeing released its 2023 earnings Wednesday, but the company’s CEO spent most of a call with investors talking about safety and quality. Boeing is facing big questions about quality control after a door plug panel blew off one of its 737 Max 9 jets in midair earlier this month. “We are not issuing financial outlook for 2024 today. Now…
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Proposal to put slot machines aboard Alaska ferries gets rough first reception
Gambling would be allowed only when ships are more than 3 miles off Alaska’s coasts, something already allowed aboard cruise ships.
A dozen executive orders from Gov. Dunleavy draw scrutiny
One order would allow the governor to appoint all nine members of the board that advises state leaders on managing the ferry system.
Boeing’s quality control draws criticism as a whistleblower alleges lapses at factory
Concerns over quality control at Boeing’s factory are mounting after this month’s door plug blowout on a 737 Max 9. New revelations from an alleged whistleblower suggest Boeing could be at fault.
It’s ‘all hands on deck’ as second snowstorm buries Juneau
The fresh storm is triggering school closures, clogging roads and running plow drivers ragged.
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.