Airlines

Alaska Airlines Allowed Boeing 737 Max 9 to Fly Despite Triggered Warning Lights, NTSB Investigation Reveals Loose Parts Concerns

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SEATTLE, Washington – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced on Monday that Alaska Airlines allowed a Boeing plane to continue flying despite warnings from a cabin pressurisation system. The plane, a Boeing 737 Max 9, experienced triggered warning lights on three previous flights before suffering a fuselage blowout this week. After two warnings were … Read more

Fatal Japan Airlines and Coast Guard Plane Collision Prompts Improved Emergency Measures for Airports in Tokyo

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TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s transportation ministry announced Tuesday that it has implemented new emergency measures for the country’s airports following a fatal collision between a Japan Airlines jetliner and a coast guard plane at Tokyo’s Haneda airport last week. The collision, which resulted in the loss of five coast guard crew members, is believed to … Read more

Emergency Landing and Window Explosion Grounds Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 Fleet for Safety Testing

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – An Alaska Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Oregon shortly after takeoff due to a window explosion that caused a hole in the fuselage of the Boeing 737 Max 9. The aircraft returned to the airport of origin half an hour after departure, carrying 177 passengers and crew, … Read more

Emergency Landing of Alaska Airlines Flight After Cabin Incident Leaves Passengers and Crew Safe

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ALASKA, PORTLAND, OR – An Alaska Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing after experiencing a part of the plane blowing out mid-air. Flight 1282 successfully landed at the Portland International Airport, ensuring the safety of all passengers and crew members. The incident was a cause for concern but thankfully, no injuries were reported. … Read more

Carbon-Composite Plane Construction Put to the Test in Japan Airlines Crash

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TOKYO, Japan – A Japan Airlines plane made of carbon-composite materials crashed on Friday, during a test flight that was designed to push the plane to its limits. The purpose of the flight was to test the strength and durability of the carbon-composite materials used in the construction of the plane, according to aviation experts. … Read more

Japan Airlines Plane Collides with Coast Guard Aircraft at Tokyo Airport Resulting in Fatalities

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TOKYO, Japan – Japanese authorities are investigating a tragic plane collision that left five people dead at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on Tuesday. The incident involved a Japan Airlines passenger jet and a Japan Coast Guard plane on the runway. The collision resulted in the deaths of five out of six crew members on the Coast … Read more

Survival: Japan Airlines Plane Collides with Coastguard Plane on Landing at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport

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A Japan Airlines plane collided with a smaller coastguard plane during its landing at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on Tuesday, January 2. All 379 passengers and crew on board the Japan Airlines (JAL) flight evacuated the burning plane before it was engulfed in flames, but tragically, five of the six people on board the coastguard plane … Read more

Japan Airlines Faces Substantial Losses After Tokyo Plane Wreck

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TOKYO (AP) — Japan Airlines is experiencing financial losses resulting from the recent accident involving a Boeing 777 jet in Tokyo. The incident occurred on Friday, with the plane’s engine on fire after takeoff. The airline is now assessing the financial impact of the incident, taking into account the cost of repairs and potential compensation … Read more

Japan Airlines Collision at Tokyo Airport Prompts Investigation into Runway Safety

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TOKYO – A recent tragic incident at Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport has left five crew members dead after a Japan Airlines flight collided with a coast guard aircraft, erupting into a terrifying fireball. According to a transcript of air traffic control communications released on Wednesday, the coast guard aircraft had not been cleared for takeoff, … Read more

: Five people dead in Japan after Coast Guard plane lands on runway during Japan airlines plane landing

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TOKYO, Japan – Five people were killed in a tragic plane crash at a Japanese airport. The incident occurred when a Coast Guard plane was reportedly on the runway at the same time a Japan Airlines plane was landing. The circumstances leading up to the crash are currently under investigation. The collision between the two … Read more