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Alaska Airlines Under Criminal Probe for Boeing 737 Max Incident

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Alaska Airlines faces DOJ investigation for a Boeing 737 Max blowout, involving passenger interviews and criminal scrutiny. Find out more!

Alaska Airlines finds itself entangled in a criminal investigation with the US Department of Justice following a mid-flight blowout incident on a Boeing 737 Max. The Justice Department has opened a probe into the situation, leading to interviews with witnesses and scrutiny over potential violations by Boeing. Federal agents are diving into the details of the Alaska Airlines flight that experienced a door plug blowing off the Boeing 737 Max 9 shortly after take-off from Portland, Oregon. Passengers, crew members, and the aviation industry are closely watching the unfolding developments.

As the DOJ delves into the Alaska Airlines incident, the spotlight shifts towards the safety and compliance measures of Boeing's 737 Max series. The investigation stems from concerns over potential breaches of a deferred prosecution agreement made in 2021 following the 737 Max crashes. With a critical eye on Boeing's adherence to safety protocols, the outcome of this probe could have significant implications for the aviation giant.

Boeing, a key player in the aerospace industry, is now at the center of a criminal inquiry by the DOJ, adding to the air of uncertainty surrounding the company. The lack of record retrieval regarding the incident on the Alaska Airlines flight further complicates the situation, raising questions about transparency and accountability within the aviation sector. The collaboration between Alaska Airlines and federal authorities underscores the serious nature of the investigation, highlighting the importance of transparency and safety in commercial aviation.

As the investigation unfolds, the aviation community eagerly awaits the findings and implications of the probe. The outcome of the DOJ's criminal investigation into Alaska Airlines and Boeing could potentially reshape safety standards and accountability measures within the industry, setting a precedent for future incidents and regulatory actions.

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Alaska Airlines cooperates with DOJ in Boeing 737 Max blowout probe (CNA)

Alaska Airlines said on Saturday (Mar 9) it is cooperating with the US Department of Justice after a criminal investigation was opened into the Boeing 737 ...

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Justice Dept. opens criminal probe of mid-flight blowout on 737 Max ... (The Washington Post)

Justice Dept. opens criminal probe of mid-flight blowout on 737 Max plane. Federal prosecutors have interviewed several witnesses in connection with the ...

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Justice Department investigating Alaska Airlines door blowout (CBS News)

The Justice Department is investigating whether Boeing violated the terms of a 2021 deferred prosecution agreement over the 737 Max crashes.

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DOJ launches criminal probe into Alaska Airlines mid-air door plug ... (New York Post)

Federal agents have begun contacting passengers and crew members of the Jan. 5 flight, where a door plug blew off a Boeing 737 Max 9.

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Criminal probe opened into Alaska Airlines 737 plane blowout โ€“ report (BreakingNews.ie)

The incident happened seven minutes after take-off from Portland, Oregon, on January 5.

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Boeing Subject of Criminal Inquiry by DOJ (The New York Times)

The investigation is tied to an incident on an Alaska Airlines flight in early January. Boeing also told a Senate panel that it cannot find a record of the ...

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DOJ opens investigation into Alaska Airlines incident of door panel ... (CNBC)

The newspaper said investigators have contacted passengers, pilots and flight attendants on the flight where a section of the plane ripped off midair.

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US opens criminal probe into Boeing 737 MAX mid-flight blowout (Aljazeera.com)

Investigation comes amid heightened scrutiny of Boeing's safety record following fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019.

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US opens criminal investigation into Boeing 737 Max midair blowout ... (Business Standard)

"In an event like this, it's normal for the DOJ to be conducting an investigation," Alaska Airlines said Saturday in a statement. "We are fully cooperating ...

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Alaska Airlines cooperates with DOJ in Boeing 737 MAX blowout ... (Reuters)

Alaska Airlines said on Saturday it is cooperating with the U.S. Department of Justice after a criminal investigation was opened into the Boeing 737 MAX ...

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Justice Department launches criminal probe into Boeing 737 MAX ... (The Hill)

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a criminal investigation following the Alaska Airlines incident during which a door panel blew off a Boeing 737 ...

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Justice Department investigating door plug blowout on Alaska ... (NBC News)

The Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into the door plug blowout on an Alaska Airlines-operated Boeing 737 Max 9 flight, ...

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