door plug incident

Important Information for Passengers Flying on Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9

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Alaska Airlines has resumed its Boeing 737 Max 9 flights, marking the return of this particular model to the skies after it was grounded due to safety concerns. The Max 9 jets were temporarily taken out of service following an incident where a panel blew out of the side of one of the planes during … Read more

The Curious Case of Plugged Emergency Exits: Balancing Safety and Cost

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Emergency exit route Importance

The recent near-disaster on an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9, where a door plug blew out at 16,000 feet, has reignited concerns about safety in the aviation industry. While the focus has been on the impressive emergency landing and the crew’s heroism, former pilot Amy Fraher raises a critical question: why wasn’t that emergency exit … Read more