Boeing’s woebegotten 737 MAX edges closer to rehabilitation with test flights that began this week.
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The MAX Flies Again
Tag Archives: Aviation Safety
Controlled Flight Into Tragedy
Technology mandated on large jets has all but eliminated the type of accident that was almost surely responsible for Kobe Bryant’s death.
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Boeing CEO’s Delayed Departure
It is generally bad form to fire someone at the height of the holidays, but Boeing made a justified (and overdue) exception.
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Reality Intrudes On Boeing And The FAA
Boeing and its U.S. regulator continue to think magically about the 737 MAX’s history and its near-term prospects.
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Boeing’s $8 Billion Man
If Boeing’s current chief still runs the company one year from now, its entire board will deserve a vote of no confidence.
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Is Ancient Silicon The Root Of Boeing’s Problems?
A processor from the dawn of the PC era reportedly runs the latest Boeing 737 jets – and may explain a lot of problems.
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A Tragedy Still Isn’t A Crime
A criminal probe into recent airliner crashes is not going to make anyone safer, and it might do just the opposite.
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Safe Because We Said So
The FAA treated air safety like sports video review: The ruling on the field stands unless contrary evidence is conclusive.
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The Remotest Routes In The World
A journey gone wrong in the Arctic winter once was a life-threatening emergency. Now, the biggest problem may be boredom.
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Fly My Way Or The Highway
It isn’t easy to make air safety a partisan issue, but Rep. Peter DeFazio and his House committee got it to fly.
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