All Alaska Airlines flights have been returned to service after the carrier asked the Federal Aviation Administration to suspend operations for all mainline departures nationwide on Wednesday morning while it resolved "an issue" following a "system upgrade."
FAA Recommends Inspections for Boeing 737-900ER Door Plugs Amid Safety Concerns
In response to reports of unspecified issues with bolts in door plugs on Boeing 737-900ER jets, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a recommendation for airlines to inspect and ensure the proper securing of these door plugs. This advisory comes on the heels of the FAA’s decision to ground 171 Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes following a mid-air cabin blowout of a door plug on an Alaska Airlines MAX 9 jet on January 5.
The Safety Alert
While the 737-900ER is not part of the newer MAX fleet, it shares the same optional door plug design, allowing for the addition of an extra emergency exit door when carriers choose to install more seats. Some airlines conducting additional inspections on the 737-900ER mid-exit door plugs have reported findings related to bolts during maintenance inspections.
The FAA has issued a “Safety Alert for Operators,” urging air carriers to perform crucial portions of a fuselage plug assembly maintenance procedure promptly, specifically addressing the four bolts used to secure the door plug to the airframe. Boeing, the manufacturer of the aircraft, expressed full support for the FAA’s action.
Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, the only two U.S. carriers operating the MAX 9, previously reported loose parts on multiple grounded MAX 9 aircraft during preliminary checks, leading to the cancellation of thousands of flights. The FAA has indicated that MAX 9 planes will remain grounded until deemed safe to return to service.
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Inspections Initiated
In contrast to the MAX 9 disruptions, Boeing 737-900ER aircraft, which have accumulated over 11 million hours of operation and 3.9 million flight cycles, have not experienced issues with the door plug, according to the FAA. Both United and Alaska have initiated inspections on their 737-900ER fleets, with United expecting completion in the next few days without customer disruption.
Delta Air Lines, another operator of the 900ER, has proactively undertaken inspections, expressing confidence that there will be no operational impacts. While the three U.S. carriers primarily operate the majority of 737-900ERs with door plugs globally, the FAA continues to review data from inspections of an initial group of 40 Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets as part of the process to eventually unground the model.
FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker stated that the agency is working to restore confidence in the integrity of these plug doors. The National Transportation Safety Board is also investigating the issue, examining records related to the door plug to determine if bolts were properly secured or installed on the Alaska Airlines jet that experienced the mid-air cabin blowout.
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Riesenflieger-Comeback: Lufthansa reaktiviert alle Airbus A380
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Die Luftfahrtbranche erlebt ein beeindruckendes Comeback der Riesenflieger A380. Airlines weltweit holen diese Giganten zurück in den Flugbetrieb, doch Lufthansa hatte sich lange Zeit zurückgehalten, ob sie alle ihre A380 wieder in den Einsatz bringen würde. Jetzt ist die Entscheidung gefallen: Alle acht dieser imposanten Flugzeuge werden…
AZAL to launch its direct flight from New Delhi to Baku
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An eastern country with a Western outlook, Baku is known as the “Pearl of the Caucasus”. Combining history, culture and modernism, the colorful town offers a secure and engaging setting along the Caspian Sea. From outdoor activities, fantastic shopping experiences, luxury hotels, and delightful venues and locations for weddings and honeymoons, Azerbaijan may be a excellent destination for couples, families, and friends.
Flight from the Indira Gandhi International airport (DEL) are going to be scheduled each Tuesday and Friday ranging from June 25, arriving in Baku via Terminal one of the Heydar Aliyev International airport. Air tickets can be booked online through the offices of AZAL’s official agents. Expect flights to the country to double by September / October this of this year.
Adding even a lot more reasons to put Azerbaijan to the top of the list for your next trip is that the newly enforced visa process. Azerbaijan is one among the 41 countries in the world permitting Indians to receive a visa on arrival with a simplified electronic visa procedure.
Azerbaijan’s exquisite natural beauty, fascinating history, princely spa experiences, and delicious food and lively entertainment are some of the explanations to consider the country for your summer vacation.
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Oyo Will Lay Off Most of Its Furloughed U.S. Employees
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Lodging company Oyo informed U.S. employees furloughed because of the impact from coronavirus that a “large majority” of them would be laid off but receive stock options, Skift has learned.
Chief Operating Officer Abhinav Sinha, in a Wednesday email that Skift obtained, told furloughed U.S. employees that Oyo doesn’t expect a full recovery globally until the second half of 2021.
“We knew this crisis was real and could take time, but we were hopeful that we could leverage our global resources to re-engage after the furlough,” Sinha wrote. “However, the reality is, the impact on our business has been deeper, and the recovery has been slower than what we had anticipated.”