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Federal Court Orders Alaska Airlines To Rehire Mechanic Fired Over Cannabis
Monday, October 21, 2024 - 11:53am | 834A federal judge in Seattle upheld an arbitration order requiring Alaska Air Group, Inc.'s (NYSE:ALK) Alaska Airlines to rehire an aircraft maintenance technician who was fired after testing positive for cannabis in July 2022. The court's decision reflects the growing tension between state and...
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Boeing Faces Sanctions From NTSB Over Unauthorized Release Of 737 MAX Investigation Details
Thursday, June 27, 2024 - 7:32am | 593The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has imposed sanctions on Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) for disclosing non-public details of an ongoing investigation into a 737 MAX mid-air emergency. The NTSB has also referred Boeing’s conduct to the Justice Department. What Happened: The NTSB stated...
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Pete Buttigieg Left 'Speechless' After Airlines Sue Biden Administration Over New Fees Regulations
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 9:08pm | 649Major airlines have initiated a lawsuit against a new rule that mandates them to disclose additional fees upfront. This action has elicited a strong reaction from Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. What Happened: The lawsuit was launched by Airlines for America, a trade association, and...
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Biden Cracks Joke About Boeing-Made Air Force One: 'I Don't Sit By The Door'
Saturday, March 30, 2024 - 4:25am | 440President Joe Biden laughed about Boeing (NYSE:BA) aircraft on Thursday at a campaign reception in New York. What Happened: “I don’t sit by the door,” Biden laughed in a discussion with former Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. He was responding to a question from...
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Delta CEO Ed Bastian Expects Boeing 737 Max 10 Delivery To Be Postponed To 2027
Monday, March 11, 2024 - 2:28am | 681Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:DAL) CEO Ed Bastian has expressed his anticipation of a potential delay in the delivery of Boeing Co.‘s (NYSE:BA) 737 Max 10 aircraft until 2027. What Happened: Bastian disclosed that the delivery of the 737 Max 10 aircraft, which Delta has ordered 100 off, could be...
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Boeing And Spirit AeroSystems Under FAA Scrutiny For Quality Control Violations
Tuesday, March 5, 2024 - 4:03am | 628The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has identified Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) and its supplier Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc (NYSE:SPR) for non-compliance with manufacturing quality control regulations. What Happened: The FAA’s audit of the 737 MAX production line revealed several instances...
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Alaska Airlines Aircraft That Experienced Midair Incident Reportedly Departed Boeing Factory Without Essential Bolts
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 - 2:01am | 629An Alaska Air Group Inc (NYSE:ALK) aircraft that encountered an in-flight issue appears to have left the Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) factory without crucial bolts, insiders reveal. What Happened: Officials from the aviation industry, including representatives from Boeing, are increasingly convinced that...
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FAA Halts Boeing's 737 Max Production Expansion Amid Quality Control Issues: 'Won't Be Back To Business As Usual'
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 - 9:40pm | 809The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has put a stop to Boeing Co‘s (NYSE:BA) planned expansion of its 737 Max aircraft production. This decision comes in the wake of the recent incident involving a Max 9 aircraft, which has now been cleared for service. What Happened: The FAA announced...
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'I am Angry,' Says Alaska Airlines CEO On Boeing 737 Max 9 Mid-Air Blowout, Reveals Many Loose Bolts Found On Inspections
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 - 9:05pm | 844Alaska Airlines Group, Inc (NYSE:ALK) CEO, Ben Minicucci, has recently disclosed that internal inspections have brought to light a significant number of loose bolts on their 737 Max 9 aircraft, manufactured by The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA). This revelation follows a near-miss incident earlier this...
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Nvidia, Boeing, Ardelyx, Crocs, Tesla: Why These 5 Stocks Are On Investors' Radars Today
Monday, January 8, 2024 - 11:39pm | 1240On Monday, U.S. indices ended the trading day in the green with the Nasdaq gaining 2.2% to 14,843.77. The S&P 500 rose 1.14% to 4,763.54 while the Dow Jones index appreciated nearly 0.6% to 37,683.01. These are the top stocks that gained the attention of retail traders and investors throughout...
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Boeing 737 Max 9 Crisis Deepens: United Airlines Discovers Loose Bolts
Monday, January 8, 2024 - 8:50pm | 800In a recent development, United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) has uncovered loose bolts in several grounded 737 MAX 9 airplanes, further exacerbating the ongoing crisis faced by Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) with this model. What Happened: United revealed that it had found loose bolts on multiple panels...
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Apple's iPhone Survives A 16,000-feet Drop And Lives To Tell The Tale
Monday, January 8, 2024 - 3:58am | 664Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone survived a massive 16,000-feet drop from an aircraft, ironically when it was in airplane mode. If you ever fear skydiving, you now have an iPhone to draw inspiration from. What Happened: It's not just the 171 passengers and six crew members aboard Alaska Air Group...
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Alaska Airlines Clashes With Union: Mechanic's Positive Marijuana Test Sparks Legal Battle
Monday, October 23, 2023 - 2:22pm | 935Last week’s news that the job of an Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK)'s Alaska Airlines mechanic was to be restored after being terminated for testing positive for cannabis in July 2022 has taken a turn. Alaska Airlines is now taking legal action...
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No Legit Excuse For Positive THC Test, New Rules Double Weed License Fees & Latest Reg Updates
Monday, October 16, 2023 - 5:02pm | 743Alaska Airlines Employee's Job Restored In Marijuana Case As Federal Stance On Cannabis Remains Strict In Washington State, a technician employed by Alaska Airlines faced termination after testing positive for cannabis after a random drug test in July 2022. This decision was overturned recently...
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Surf's Up! Here's How You Can Get A Discount Flight To Hawaii Based On The Size Of Waves
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 - 1:00pm | 318When the Hawaiian surf is up, the price to get to the waves goes down. Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE: ALK) said starting Wednesday, Alaska Airlines is partnering with surf forecasting website Surfline to set airfares to and from Hawaii based on the size of the waves. When the waves are big, the...