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Alaska Airlines 737 May Have Left Boeing Factory Missing Bolts, N.T.S.B. Says

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Four bolts used to secure the panel that ultimately blew off an Alaska Airlines plane during a flight last month were removed — and appear not to have been replaced — at Boeing’s factory in Renton, Wash., The plane was delivered to Alaska Airlines at the end of October. 27 to Dec. carriers that fly the model.

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Uber and Wallbox to expand partnership to all of the US

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The roll-out is expected to follow four phases: os Angeles, Portland and Seattle in January. The rest of the US, excluding Alaska, in April. Additionally, the two companies are actively discussing a potential global roll-out program beginning in Europe and Canada. Phoenix, New York and Boston in February.

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Alaska Airlines launching 75 flights powered by 20% biofuel blend in the US; SkyNRG the fuel supplier

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Alaska Airlines will fly 75 commercial passenger flights in the United States powered by a biofuel blend, starting this Wednesday. and Portland, Oregon. —Alaska Air Group Chairman and CEO Bill Ayer. Two flights will leave Seattle on 9 Nov. for Washington, D.C. and Syntroleum Corp.

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F.A.A. Says Initial Round of 737 Max Inspections Has Been Finished

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The agency grounded 171 Max 9 planes this month after a door panel blew off an Alaska Airlines flight while it was ascending after taking off from Portland, Ore., On Friday, the F.A.A. announced that it was requiring the 40 inspections before it would approve new inspection and maintenance instructions developed by Boeing.

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New Flyer selected for the State of Oregon Transit Bus Cooperative Agreement

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We are excited to continue supporting Oregon’s leading transit agencies in delivering sustainable, accessible, and efficient transportation solutions, and also look forward to expanded mobility in the states of Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. —Chris Stoddart, President, New Flyer. Earlier post.).

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What Passengers Need to Know After the Boeing 737 Max 9 Incident

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After an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliner’s fuselage tore off midair on Friday and caused an emergency landing in Portland, Ore., Hundreds of flights operated by Alaska Airlines and United Airlines were delayed or canceled on Saturday. For Alaska, this is available in the app’s “Details” section.

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Investigators Outline Critical Questions in Boeing 737 Max 9 Incident

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The questions also include whether Alaska Airlines, which operated the flight from Portland, Ore., said investigators had a great deal of work to do, including inspecting the plug, which was recovered from a backyard in Portland. Their work is expected to carry on for weeks. Jennifer Homendy, the chairwoman of the N.T.S.B.,

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