Aug 01 Cracks in gear and pilot’s decision to keep flying led to Osprey crash in Japan, Air Force says By Tara Copp, Associated Press The Air Force says an Osprey aircraft crash was caused by cracks in a metal gear and the pilot’s decision to keep flying instead of heeding multiple warnings that he should land. Continue reading
Jun 28 Meet one family of 737 Max crash victims seeking federal prosecution against Boeing By David Koenig, Associated Press California residents Ike and Susan Riffel lost two sons in the Ethiopia crash. Ike Riffel fears that instead of putting Boeing on trial, the government will offer the company another shot at corporate probation. Continue reading
Jun 18 Watch 7:36 Congress probes Boeing CEO over company’s safety setbacks and workplace culture By Miles O'Brien, Jackson Hudgins, Mekhi Hill Outgoing Boeing CEO David Calhoun faced tough questioning on Capitol Hill as lawmakers raised concerns about the company’s safety culture and quality control practices. He spoke to Congress for the first time since a door panel of a Boeing plane… Continue watching
May 30 Boeing faces FAA deadline for plan to address aircraft safety and quality problems By David Koenig, Associated Press Whistleblowers have accused the company of taking shortcuts that endanger passengers, a claim that Boeing disputes. A panel convened by the FAA found shortcomings in the aircraft maker's safety culture. Continue reading
May 24 Watch 8:21 How airlines are working to create sustainable fuel to reduce aviation’s carbon footprint By Miles O'Brien, Kate Tobin Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of the summer travel season and that means a lot of driving and flying. When discussing greenhouse gas emissions, the focus is usually on cars and trucks since they generate the most. But… Continue watching
May 21 Watch 5:26 Severe turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight kills passenger, injures dozens more By Miles O'Brien, Courtney Norris One person is dead and roughly 70 others are injured after a Singapore Airlines flight headed from London to Singapore hit severe turbulence. The flight descended 6,000 feet in three minutes over the Indian Ocean, forcing the plane to make… Continue watching
May 09 Watch 8:00 A look at battery-powered aircraft that could lead transition from fossil-fueled flight By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman, Kate Tobin Earlier this month, the Federal Aviation Administration approved the first training program in the country for electric aviation. The program is just one part of a small but burgeoning effort to develop greener battery-powered aircraft for more routine use over… Continue watching
Apr 17 Watch 4:48 Boeing whistleblowers testify about company’s safety issues and design errors By Miles O'Brien, Courtney Norris Boeing has faced intense scrutiny for months and new whistleblower claims were the focus of a congressional hearing. Aviation correspondent Miles O’Brien reports. Continue watching
Mar 25 Boeing CEO will depart, capping tumultuous era for manufacturer By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press The top executive at embattled plane maker Boeing will step down this year amid a broader shakeup of the company’s top leadership. Continue reading
Mar 16 Watch 6:04 Are helicopters safe? Aviation expert weighs in on factors behind notable crashes By John Yang, Winston Wilde, Andrew Chambers From fatal crashes during U.S. military operations to high-profile accidents like the one that killed basketball star Kobe Bryant and his daughter, a string of incidents in recent years have raised questions in people’s minds about the safety of helicopters. Continue watching