Aircraft laser strike reports soar to record high in 2023, FAA says
Laser incidents have soared since 2020 — more than doubling in three years, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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A look at the 737 Max 9 inspection process
Alaska Airlines has begun returning its fleet of Boeing 737 Max 9s to service after a door blew off mid-flight earlier in January. Kris Van Cleave got an inside look at the airline's inspection process for the grounded planes.
A look into Alaska Airlines' inspection process for Boeing 737 Max 9 planes
Alaska Airlines gave CBS News an exclusive look at how inspections are carried out on the door panels of Boeing 737 Max 9 planes after one blew off mid-air in early January.
Flying on a Boeing 737 Max 9? Here's what to know.
The grounded Boeing jets are coming back into service at Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.
FAA wants comments on plane seat size
CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave continues his reporting on the shrinking size of airplane seats. He interviewed passengers as the FAA opened a comment portal for the public.
Boeing 737 Max 9 jets set to return to service
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun was back on Capitol Hill Thursday, meeting with lawmakers in an effort to address safety concerns following the Alaska Airlines door blowout. The Federal Aviation Administration also said that it has cleared the way for grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft to return to service after each undergoes a rigorous inspection and maintenance process. Kris Van Cleave has more.
Illinois senator calls on FAA to reject Boeing's request for Max 7 safety waiver
The issue centers around an anti-ice system on 737 Max engines.
FAA clears path for 737 Max 9 planes to fly
The FAA is halting Boeing from expanding production of its 737 Max planes but has cleared a path for Max 9 jets to return to service. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
Airlines scrap thousands of flights as wintry weather disrupts travel
Carriers canceled nearly 2,700 U.S. flights Monday as frigid conditions across the U.S. hit air travel for the third day straight.
FAA ramps up oversight of Boeing's manufacturing procedures
Announcement comes one day after the agency launched an investigation into the aviation company following a mid-air blowout on a Boeing 737 Max 9 plane.
Boeing door plug process for 737 Max 9 is "concerning," air safety expert says
"At the very least, installers missed something," former NTSB member John Goglia said after the door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 jet. "It calls into question the process."
Expert questions Boeing door plug process
A former NTSB board member is questioning Boeing's 737 Max 9 assembly and inspection process. National investigative correspondent Stephen Stock reports on the investigation into the recent door plug blowout on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282.
FAA says it is investigating Boeing over Alaska Airlines door plug blowout
"The safety of the flying public, not speed, will determine the timeline for returning the Boeing 737-9 Max to service," the FAA said.
Loose bolts investigated on Boeing 737 Max 9s
Federal investigators continue to gather evidence and information on what may have caused a door panel to blow off mid-flight aboard an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 on Friday. Robert Hedrick, an attorney with Aviation Law Group, joins CBS News with a look at the latest developments in the investigation.
Passenger recounts Alaska Airlines incident
Alaska Airlines and United Airlines say they have found loose bolts inside several door plugs on their Boeing 737 Max 9 fleets. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on the investigation. Then, Kelly Bartlett, a passenger who was on the Alaska flight when a section of the plane's fuselage blew off in midair, joins CBS News to recount the incident.
Door plug that blew off Alaska Airlines plane in-flight found in backyard
The NTSB described a chaotic scene in the Boeing 737 Max 9's cockpit after the blowout, which forced the plane to return to Portland, Oregon minutes after takeoff.
2 seats adjacent to Alaska Airlines fuselage blowout were empty, officials say
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said that "we are very, very fortunate" no one happened to be seated in the two adjoining seats to the blown-out door.
Window of Alaska Airlines flight blown out in midair
There were no serious injuries after an Alaska Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Portland Friday night when a passenger window was blown out in midair. In response, the Federal Aviation Administration announced it was temporarily grounding some Boeing 737 Max 9 planes. Elise Preston has the latest.
JetBlue captain took off quickly "due to his surprise" about incoming plane
The JetBlue captain pointed the nose of his jet up more quickly than normal "due to his surprise about encountering head on landing traffic," the NTSB said.
Pilots' mental health spotlit at NTSB summit
The chair of the National Transportation Safety Board on Wednesday warned there is a "culture of silence" around mental health that's affecting safety in aviation. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave has more on the calls for change within the industry.
SpaceX to launch second Starship test flight
The most powerful rocket ever built is set to attempt its second test flight Saturday. The FAA has cleared SpaceX's Starship for launch. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood examines what sets the rocket apart from other recent launches.
Co-pilot accused of threatening to shoot captain during commercial flight
The co-pilot allegedly threatened to shoot the captain multiple times if the flight was diverted for a passenger who may have been suffering a medical emergency, authorities said.
Can pilots carry guns on board? Delta flight raises questions
Jonathan J. Dunn, who was a co-pilot for Delta, is accused of threatening to shoot a flight captain during a trip last year.
Alaska Airlines flight diverted after off-duty pilot tries to shut down engines
An Alaska Airlines flight made an emergency diversion to Portland, Oregon, after an off-duty pilot in the cockpit unsuccessfully tried to shut down the plane's engines midflight.
Plane crashes through roof of Oregon home, killing 2
An investigation is underway to find out what caused a small plane to spiral toward the ground and crash into a home near Portland.
Bondi scraps limits on cooperation between D.C. police and immigration agents
The move amounts to a sweeping reversal of "sanctuary" policies in the nation's capital.
Kremlin gives details about Trump-Putin summit as Europe braces
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to London, a day before a critical U.S.-Russia summit in Alaska.
California Gov. Newsom announces redistricting effort to counter Texas GOP
As Texas hurtles toward a flashpoint on a GOP effort to redraw congressional districts, California Democrats are answering with a plan of their own.
Tropical Storm Erin on verge of becoming Atlantic season's first hurricane
Tropical Storm Erin was on the verge of becoming the Atlantic season's first hurricane early Friday.
Talks on landmark plastic pollution treaty ending without an agreement
Negotiators working on a landmark treaty to address the global crisis of plastic pollution won't reach an agreement during talks that extended into Friday in Geneva.
Judge blocks Trump administration guidance targeting DEI programs in schools
In her ruling, U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher found that the Education Department violated the law when it threatened to cut federal funding from educational institutions that continued with DEI initiatives.
Border Patrol agents show up outside Newsom's redistricting news conference
A group of masked U.S. Border Patrol agents showed up in trucks outside of the press conference at the Japanese American National Museum.
Costco says it won't sell mifepristone abortion pill
Costco said it won't stock mifepristone after coming under pressure from conservative investors, activists.
As Social Security turns 90, its problems are only mounting with age
As Social Security celebrates its 90th anniversary today, concerns are growing over its funding and recent staffing cuts.