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The Star
2 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Alaska Airlines grounds all flights after IT outage disrupts systems
FILE PHOTO: Alaska Airlines commercial airplanes are shown parked off to the side of the airport in San Diego, California, U.S. January 18, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Blake/ File Photo (Reuters) -U.S. carrier Alaska Airlines grounded its flights after an IT outage on Sunday that affected its systems, the company said, without specifying the nature of the outage, marking the second time it has grounded its fleet in just over a year. "At approximately 8 p.m. Pacific on Sunday (0300 GMT on Monday), Alaska Airlines experienced an IT outage that's impacting our operations. We requested a temporary, system-wide ground stop for Alaska and Horizon Air flights," Alaska said in an emailed statement to Reuters on Sunday evening. The Seattle-based airline said there would be residual impacts to its operations throughout the evening, without providing more details. The FAA did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment outside regular business hours. The FAA status page showed all destinations affected by the ground stop of Alaska's mainline aircraft, and the suspension of Horizon's operations. In April 2024, Alaska grounded its entire fleet due to an issue with the system that calculates the weight and balance of its planes, just a few months after a door panel on an Alaska Airlines-operated Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet blew off midair. Alaska Air Group maintains an operational fleet of 238 Boeing 737 aircraft, and 87 Embraer 175 aircraft, according to its website. In June, Alaska Air Group-owned Hawaiian Airlines said some of its IT systems were disrupted by a hack. Alaska Air Group said it was still determining the financial impact of that event. The news of Alaska's IT issues comes at a time when tech companies Google and Palo Alto Networks have warned of the "Scattered Spider" hacking group's interest in the aviation sector. Canada's WestJet Airlines was struck by an unspecified cyber incident in June, while Australia's Qantas experienced a data breach in July where a cyber hacker accessed the personal information of millions of customers. It remains unclear whether Alaska's outage is related to Microsoft stating on Sunday that there were "active attacks" on its server software used by government agencies and businesses. Alaska did not immediately respond to a request seeking comment on whether the outage was related to the Microsoft announcement. (Reporting by Gursimran Kaur and Shivani Tanna in Bengaluru; Editing by Rashmi Aich, Jamie Freed and Kate Mayberry)
New York Post
7 days ago
- Business
- New York Post
Passengers settle massive lawsuit with Alaska Airlines and Boeing after midflight door plug failure
Three passengers who sued Alaska Airlines for $1 billion after a door plug blew out midflight in 2024 recently settled with the airline and Boeing. The Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet was flying from Oregon's Portland International Airport to Ontario, California, on Jan. 5, 2024, when the incident prompted an emergency landing. Advertisement The lawsuit, which sought damages for emotional and physical injuries, including severe stress, anxiety, trauma and hearing injuries, was settled for an undisclosed amount and dismissed with prejudice on July 7, FOX 12 Oregon reported. Some of the 174 passengers allegedly reported a whistling sound and reported the issue to the six crew members, according to court documents. The suit alleged nothing else was done after the pilot checked the cockpit instruments, which supposedly read as normal. It eventually turned back after reaching 16,000 feet, landing safely in Portland. Advertisement 4 Alaska Airlines flight grounded at Portland International Airport on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 after a section of the plane blew out mid-flight. via KPTV 4 Passenger oxygen masks hang from the roof next to a missing window and a portion of a side wall of an Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 in Portland, Oregon, U.S., January 5, 2024. Instagram/@strawberrvy via REUTERS The day after the incident, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded the Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes for further inspections. Alaska Airlines also took more than 60 Max 9's out of service while it conducted safety inspections. Advertisement 'Boeing must commit to real and profound improvements,' FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker said following the emergency. 'Making foundational change will require a sustained effort from Boeing's leadership, and we are going to hold them accountable every step of the way, with mutually understood milestones and expectations.' 4 A general view of an Alaska Airlines airplane as seen in Santa Ana, CA on February 12, 2019. Christopher Sadowski 4 Boeing's logo is pictured at the company's Renton factory in Renton, Washington, on April 15, 2025. AFP via Getty Images Boeing previously paid out $160 million in 'initial compensation' to Alaska Airlines after the NTSB found Boeing at fault for a panel flying off of a 737 Max 9 jetliner in 2024, FOX 12 reported. Advertisement Boeing did not immediately respond to FOX Business' request for comment. Alaska Air declined FOX Business' request for comment.
Miami Herald
09-07-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Boeing analysts reboot stock price targets ahead of earnings
Kelly Ortberg wants Boeing (BA) to straighten up and fly right. Ortberg, who became the aerospace giant's CEO last August, said in an interview with Aviation Week that "major culture change is one of my key turnaround focus areas." Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter "I've talked to our leadership about the need to get close to the people building and designing the airplanes," he said. "We've got to be closer and helping our people be successful. I've done a lot of work in changing the culture of a company. It's not a poster on the wall." Ortberg said people watch leadership's behavior, "and that's what drives change." "This is going to be an important year as we drive that into the organization," he said. "People need to see us walk the talk from the top down." On July 8 the company reported strong second-quarter deliveries. Image source:Boeing reported Q2 deliveries from its commercial operations totaled 150 planes, including 104 of the 737, 9 of the 767, 13 of the 777 and 24 of the 787. That 150 figure was up 63% from 92 a year earlier. Boeing Defense, Space and Security delivered a total of 36 units in Q2. The 2025 second quarter was the best such period since 2018, before two fatal crashes of 737 Max planes five months apart grounded the jets from March 2019 to November 2020. More Airlines: How unused United, Southwest, Delta airline miles can change livesThe head of a low-cost airline drops hints about IPO3 major airlines secretly sold your data to the government The company made headlines last January when an Alaska Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing after a door plug on the Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft blew out. A few months later, Boeing said CEO Dave Calhoun would step down. The move was part of a broad management shakeup. An article in the July issue of CPA Journal charged that "the Boeing case is a cautionary tale of what can go wrong when a company fails to develop and implement sound internal quality controls that protect operational processes and encourage a culture of safety." "At Boeing, whistleblowers reported problems with operating processes that were ignored by management and weren't always reported to the board of directors," the authors wrote. "The company did not use internal audits to identify and correct operational problems, relying instead on FAA inspections to point out safety issues in its 737 MAX aircraft," the article continued. Boeing did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Meanwhile, investigators probing last month's fatal crash of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner are closely examining whether the aircraft's fuel control switches were moved - intentionally or accidentally - just moments before the plane lost thrust and slammed into the ground, The Economic Times reported, citing a Reuters story. The London-bound jetliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12, after climbing to just 650 feet. Of the 242 people on board, only one survived, and several people were also killed on the ground. Shares of Boeing, which is scheduled to report second-quarter earnings on July 29, are up nearly 28% this year and up 23% from this time in 2024. Related: Boeing workers sent blunt message on 787 Dreamliner in leaked video In March, the U.S. Defense Department awarded Boeing the Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance future fighter jet, known as NGAD. The sixth-generation fighter, which will replace the F-22 Raptor, will be designated the F-47. "It's the single largest investment we've ever made in a defense program," Ortberg said. "We've been investing for years. This was a well-run competition, and I think we did an excellent job in putting an offer forward that was superior to the competition." On July 3, Boeing said it had been awarded a $2.8 billion contract for the Evolved Strategic Satellite Communications program, the space-based component of the U.S. nuclear command, control and communications architecture. The initial contract is for two satellites, with options for two more in the future. On July 9 Susquehanna raised its price target on Boeing to $252 from $240 and affirmed a positive rating on the shares, according to The Fly. The investment firm updated its model following Boeing's report of the June deliveries. In light of the data, Susquehanna said, it continues to be encouraged by Boeing's progress on the commercial-production reramp. It said Boeing posted solid deliveries through the first half of 2025. Deutsche Bank raised its price target on Boeing to $245 from $235 and maintained a buy rating on the shares. The firm changed ratings in the defense sector as part of a Q2 earnings preview. U.S. defense "will again be a mixed bag this earnings season," the firm said. Related: Fund-management veteran skips emotion in investment strategy The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
India.com
30-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
Do you know who fly Mukesh Ambani's luxurious Boeing 737 MAX? The luxurious plane has...
Do you know who fly Mukesh Ambani's luxurious Boeing 737 MAX? The luxurious plane has.... Luxurious cars and bikes are big status symbols for rich people, but for the ultra-rich, luxury has a different definition. When it comes to travel, these ultra-rich individuals don't prefer business class — instead, they fly on their luxurious private jets. These jets are filled with amenities and can be described as palaces flying at 35,000 feet. The world's richest man, Elon Musk, has designed his Falcon with a sci-fi movie theme. Drake is also not far behind — he travels in style aboard his 'Air Drake' Boeing, complete with its own logo. However, when it comes to flying in luxury, one of the world's richest man Mukesh Ambani takes the crown. His Boeing 737 MAX 9: VT-AKV is not just a private jet flying in the sky. It's like a palace with wings. In other words, we can say Ambani's private jet is a flying 5-star hotel flying at 35,000 feet. The private jet is loaded with plush interiors and with space that can beat several apartments of Mumbai. Where Does Ambani Take This Airborne Mansion? Well, the private jet is not for daily ups and downs. Mukesh Ambani uses his private jet from high-stakes business meetings in New York or other parts of the country to silent gateways. What Amenities Does Ambani's Private Jet Have? The private jet can easily compete with any 5-star hotel in the world. The jet is personally designed for Mukesh Ambani, considering his needs. The interior design is sophisticated, featuring luxurious materials like plush leather, wood panelling, and silk wall coverings. Traditional elegance is expertly combined with modern technology. Private Lounge for In-Flight Meetings The jet also has a lounge area, where Ambani can hold a high-profile meeting mid-flight. With a large conference table, and uninterrupted connectivity, his travel cannot hamper the business. Who Fly Mukesh Ambani's Ultra-Luxurious Boeing 737 MAX 9 The private jets of Ambani are flown by highly skilled and experienced pilots. These pilots undergo rigorous selection processes to meet safety and expertise standards. These pilots are specifically trained to fly Boeing 737 Max or Falcon jets. As Ambani can travel frequently for high-profile meetings, the pilots are also trained to handle complex international routes. Due to the public prominence of Ambani's travel, maintaining passenger privacy is crucial. Flight details and destinations are strictly confidential for all flight personnel. According to unconfirmed sources, the pilot's salary can go up to 1 crore or USD120K a Year. Notably, Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani owned India's first Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft.
Reuters
24-06-2025
- Business
- Reuters
US safety board to scrutinize Boeing role in 737 MAX 9 mid-air emergency
WASHINGTON, June 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board will hold a hearing on Tuesday to determine the probable cause of a mid-air cabin panel blowout of a new Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab 737 MAX 9 flight in January 2024 that spun the planemaker into a major crisis. The board is expected to harshly criticize Boeing's safety culture and its failure to install four key bolts in a new Alaska Airlines (ALK.N), opens new tab MAX 9, officials told Reuters. NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy has said the incident was entirely avoidable because the planemaker should have addressed unauthorized production work long ago. "This accident should have never happened. This should have been caught years before," Homendy said last August during a two-day investigative hearing. "The safety culture needs a lot of work." The accident prompted the Justice Department to open a criminal investigation and declare that Boeing was not in compliance with a 2021 deferred prosecution agreement and CEO Dave Calhoun announced he would step down within a few months of the mid-air panel blowout. The incident badly damaged Boeing's reputation and led to a grounding of the MAX 9 for two weeks and a 38 planes per month cap by the Federal Aviation Administration on MAX production that still remains in place. Boeing created no paperwork for the removal of the 737 MAX 9 door plug - a piece of metal shaped like a door covering an unused emergency exit - or its re-installation during production, and did not know which employees were involved, the NTSB said last year. Boeing did not respond to a request for comment ahead of the meeting. Then-FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker said in June 2024 the agency was "too hands off" in Boeing oversight and it has boosted the number of inspectors at Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems (SPR.N), opens new tab factories. Boeing had agreed last July to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge after two fatal 737 MAX crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia. But it last month struck a deal with the Justice Department to avoid a guilty plea. The Justice Department has asked a judge to approve the deal, which will allow Boeing to avoid pleading guilty or facing oversight by an outside monitor but will require it to pay an additional $444.5 million into a crash victims fund to be divided equally per crash victim.
