| 25.04.2024 13:01
US Births Drop, Ending Pandemic Rebound
The United States saw a decline in births last year, with a little under 3.6 million babies born in 2023, marking the lowest one-year tally since 1979. This trend of declining birth rates has been ongoing for more than a decade, with a 4% drop from 2019 to 2020. While birth rates had been increasin...
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| 23.04.2024 16:49
Rescue efforts underway for Douglas DC-4 plane crash in Alaska
A Douglas DC-4 airplane carrying two people crashed Tuesday in the Alaska city of Fairbanks, authorities said. The Federal Aviation Administration reported that the Douglas C-54, a model similar to the DC-4, went down southwest of Fairbanks International Airport around 10 a.m. local time. The crash...
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| 09.04.2024 19:01
FAA investigates Boeing whistleblower's safety claims about 787 Dreamliner
The Federal Aviation Administration is currently investigating claims made by Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour regarding potential safety concerns with the 787 Dreamliner and 777 jets. Salehpour detailed his allegations in interviews with The New York Times and in documents sent to the F.A.A. Accordin...
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| 07.04.2024 17:30
Southwest Airlines plane loses engine cover during takeoff
A Southwest Airlines flight bound for Houston was forced to return to Denver International Airport after part of the engine cowling fell off and struck the wing flap during takeoff. The incident occurred on Sunday morning as Flight 3695 was departing at 8:15 am. The 135 passengers on board were unh...
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| 25.03.2024 09:16
Boeing CEO and Top Executives Resign Amid Safety Concerns
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun, along with two other top executives, announced their departure from the company following a series of safety issues that have plagued the aircraft manufacturer. Calhoun, who took over as CEO in 2020 after the 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019, stated in a memo that he would...
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| 14.03.2024 01:56
Student pilot charged for attempting to open Alaska Airlines cockpit mid-flight
A 19-year-old student pilot, Nathan Jones, caused a major disturbance on an Alaska Airlines flight from San Diego to Dulles International Airport in Virginia on March 3. According to court documents, Jones repeatedly tried to access the cockpit during the flight, prompting flight attendants to requ...
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| 13.03.2024 02:52
Controversy and Record-Breaking Wins at Iditarod
Alaska's annual Iditarod dog sled race ended with a historic victory for musher Dallas Seavey, who overcame a moose attack and a time penalty to win the grueling race for an unprecedented sixth time. Seavey, 37, crossed the finish line in Nome after 9 days, 2 hours, and 16 minutes, becoming the win...
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| 12.03.2024 11:46
Boeing whistleblower found dead in South Carolina
The aviation industry was rocked by the tragic death of former Boeing employee and whistleblower John Barnett, 62, who was found dead in his truck in a hotel parking lot in South Carolina. Barnett had been giving evidence in a lawsuit against Boeing, alleging serious safety concerns at the airplane...
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| 09.03.2024 20:23
Boeing under fire for Alaska Airlines blowout: Criminal investigation launched
The Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into the Boeing jetliner blowout that left a gaping hole on an Alaska Airlines plane this January. The Wall Street Journal reported that investigators have contacted passengers and crew, including pilots and flight attendants, who were...
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| 07.03.2024 10:55
Iditarod Champion Dallas Seavey Penalized for Moose Kill on Trail
Iditarod officials have imposed a two-hour time penalty on five-time Iditarod champion Dallas Seavey for not properly gutting a moose he killed during the race earlier this week. The incident occurred about 12 hours after the race officially started, when Seavey encountered the moose while leaving...
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| 29.02.2024 12:58
FAA sets deadline for Boeing to improve manufacturing quality and safety
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a stern directive to Boeing, giving the aircraft manufacturer 90 days to come up with a plan to fix quality problems and meet safety standards after a panel blew off a brand-new Boeing 737 Max jetliner last month. The FAA's demand for a "comprehe...
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| 23.02.2024 06:07
Man convicted in Alaska Native woman's murder captured on stolen memory card
A South African man, Brian Steven Smith, was found guilty of first-degree murder on Thursday for the violent deaths of two Alaska Native women, Kathleen Henry and Veronica Abouchuk. The 52-year-old showed no reaction in court as the jury delivered the unanimous verdict. Smith was arrested after a w...
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| 22.02.2024 07:35
Boeing removes head of 737 Max program in shake-up
Boeing is facing a major shake-up in its leadership as the fallout from a midair door blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight last month continues to reverberate. The head of Boeing's 737 Max program, Ed Clark, is leaving the company after nearly 15 years, according to a memo obtained by The Post. Cla...
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| 13.02.2024 10:23
First Alaskapox death confirmed: Elderly man's exposure linked to stray cat
An elderly man from the remote Kenai Peninsula in Alaska has become the first known fatality from the recently discovered Alaskapox virus, according to state health officials. The man, who lived alone in a forested area, was hospitalized in November and died in late January. It is unclear how he co...
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| 07.02.2024 00:05
NTSB: Missing Bolts Led to Faulty Door Panel on Alaska Airlines Flight
In a recent report released by the U.S. safety board investigating the incident, it has been revealed that a door panel that flew off a Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet mid-flight on January 5th was missing four key bolts. This incident has caused a major safety and reputational crisis for Boeing, potentially...
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| 06.02.2024 15:33
FAA Chief Vows to Monitor Boeing with "More Boots on the Ground"
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that it will increase its inspections and monitoring of aircraft manufacturer Boeing following a recent incident involving a door panel blowing out of a Boeing 737 Max 9 jet while in flight. The announcement was made by FAA chief Mike Whitaker...
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| 05.02.2024 09:02
Stolen Memory Card Unveils Gruesome Evidence in Alaska Murder Trial
In a shocking turn of events, a memory card containing gruesome recordings of a killing has become the central piece of evidence in a double murder trial set to begin this week. The disturbing contents of the card were discovered when a woman, with a lengthy criminal history, stole it from a man wh...
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| 05.02.2024 09:01
Boeing discovers additional problems on undelivered 737 MAX planes
Boeing, the embattled aircraft manufacturer, faces another setback as a worker at a supplier discovered a production issue with some of its 737 jets. The worker found misdrilled holes in the fuselages, potentially causing a delay in deliveries of approximately 50 aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems, based...
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| 02.02.2024 05:56
Extreme Cold in Alaska Causes Fuel Oil Thickening and Roof Collapses
Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska, has been experiencing some of its coldest temperatures in years. The mayor has opened warming facilities for homeless individuals and those without reliable heating. Meanwhile, the state capital, Juneau, has been hit by a two-day storm that set a new January s...
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| 30.01.2024 20:16
Anchorage Breaks Record with "Pandemic of Snow"
Anchorage, Alaska is currently experiencing an unprecedented amount of snowfall, even by the state's standards. With over 8.5 feet (2.6 meters) of snow already fallen this winter, the city is facing a snow-covered landscape that is causing roofs on commercial buildings to collapse. Officials are no...
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| 27.01.2024 10:20
Important Information for Passengers Flying on a Boeing Max 9
After a mid-air blowout earlier this month, the Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners were grounded, leaving many travelers with concerns about their safety. However, Alaska Airlines has recently resumed a limited number of flights with its Max 9s on Friday, making it the first time passengers have been carri...
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| 24.01.2024 23:02
FAA clears Boeing 737 Max 9 planes for takeoff after inspection
Federal regulators have given approval for airlines to resume flying their Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners, which have been grounded since a side panel blew out of a plane in midflight earlier this month. The decision comes after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reviewed the incident on an Alas...
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| 24.01.2024 07:05
Boeing 757's Nose Wheel Falls Off Mid-Takeoff, Raising Safety Concerns
In a troubling incident at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, a Boeing 757 plane operated by Delta Air Lines lost its nose wheel while preparing to take off for Bogota, Colombia. The incident occurred on Saturday, with the wheel detaching and rolling down a hill. The Federal Aviation...
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| 23.01.2024 20:09
United Airlines CEO criticizes Boeing over Alaska Airlines incident, considers alternatives
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby expressed his frustration with Boeing over ongoing manufacturing problems that have led to the grounding of United's fleet of Max 9 aircraft. Kirby stated that the company is considering alternatives to buying a future, larger version of the Boeing 737 Max. The groun...
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| 22.01.2024 09:05
Boeing urged to inspect door plugs on multiple models after safety concerns
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a statement urging airlines to inspect door panels on Boeing 737-900ER jets following a mid-air incident on an Alaska Airlines flight. The FAA is recommending that airlines visually inspect mid-exit door plugs to ensure they are properly secured....
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| 17.01.2024 00:06
Judge blocks JetBlue's $3.8B buyout of Spirit Airlines due to competition concerns
In a significant blow to JetBlue Airways' expansion plans, a federal judge in Boston has blocked the airline's proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines. The ruling, made by US District Judge William Young on Tuesday, came in response to concerns raised by the Just...
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| 16.01.2024 05:58
Boeing strengthens quality control measures following Alaska Airlines accident
Boeing, the renowned American aircraft manufacturer, has announced its plans to intensify quality inspections of its 737 Max 9 aircraft following a recent incident involving an emergency exit door panel on an Alaska Airlines flight. This development comes as Boeing's reputation has suffered a blow...
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| 13.01.2024 10:09
Supreme Court to decide whether cities can punish homeless residents for sleeping on public property
The Supreme Court has taken on the task of reviewing lower-court rulings that have made it increasingly difficult for cities in the western United States to regulate the issue of homelessness. Specifically, the justices will be hearing an appeal from the city of Grants Pass, located in southwest Or...
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| 12.01.2024 10:26
FAA Boosts Oversight of Boeing After Plane Panel Incident
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Friday that it will be increasing its oversight of Boeing's manufacturing and production processes. This decision comes in response to an incident that occurred last week, where a door panel blew off mid-air on an Alaska Airlines flight. FAA Ad...
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| 10.01.2024 15:36
Boeing CEO says company is "acknowledging our mistake" after Alaska Airlines door blowout
In a recent interview, Boeing's Chief Executive, Dave Calhoun, acknowledged a "quality escape" that led to a mid-flight blowout on an Alaska Airlines aircraft. The incident occurred on January 5th, shortly after the plane took off from an airport in Portland, Oregon, bound for California. The blowo...
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| 09.01.2024 09:32
United finds bolts that need tightening during inspections of door plugs on grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 planes
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines have grounded their Boeing 737 Max 9 jets after loose bolts and other "installation issues" were found on a part of the aircraft. The inspections were prompted by a mid-flight blowout on an Alaska Airlines jet on Friday. The focus of the inspections is on the plu...
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| 08.01.2024 03:58
Teacher discovers missing door plug from Alaska Airlines flight in his garden
In a surprising turn of events, a door plug that was ripped off an Alaska Airlines plane mid-flight has been found in the backyard of a Portland school teacher. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced the crucial discovery two days after the Boeing 737 MAX 9 was forced to make an...
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| 06.01.2024 10:02
Alaska Airlines grounds Boeing 737 MAX after mid-flight window blowout
In a shocking incident that could have had disastrous consequences, a window and a chunk of fuselage blew out of an Alaska Airlines flight, leaving a gaping hole in the side of the Boeing 737-9 MAX. The incident occurred mid-air, causing the cabin to depressurize and resulting in an emergency landi...
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| 06.01.2024 00:42
Alaska Airlines flight makes emergency landing due to plane malfunction
An Alaska Airlines flight traveling from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, California, was forced to make an emergency landing on Friday night after a section of the aircraft blew out mid-air. The incident occurred shortly after Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 departed from Portland International Airport a...
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| 05.01.2024 05:11
Pilot accused of threatening to shoot airline captain mid-flight to make first court appearance
In a Utah courtroom, attorneys clashed over differing characterizations of a fight between two commercial airline pilots. Former Delta Air Lines pilot Jonathan J. Dunn, 42, made his first federal court appearance in Salt Lake City after being indicted by a grand jury on October 18, 2023. He was cha...
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| 01.01.2024 10:21
A lithium-ion battery fire in a cargo ship's hold is out after several days of burning
A cargo ship off the coast of Alaska has been engulfed in a lithium-ion battery fire that burned for several days, but the crew is now safe after responders managed to extinguish the blaze on Sunday. The incident began on Thursday morning when the crew of the cargo ship, Genius Star XI, alerted the...
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| 31.12.2023 13:55
Cargo ship with burning lithium-ion batteries kept offshore near Alaska port
A large cargo ship, the Genius Star XI, is currently being kept 2 miles offshore of an Alaska port as a precautionary measure due to a fire in its hold. The U.S. Coast Guard reported on Saturday that there were no injuries to the 19 crew members on board the vessel. The ship, owned by Wisdom Marine...
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| 29.12.2023 19:25
Boeing Urges Airlines to Inspect 737 Max Jets for Loose Bolts
Boeing has issued a request to airlines to inspect all of its 737 Max airplanes for a potential loose bolt in the rudder-control system. The request comes after an international airline discovered a bolt with a missing nut during routine maintenance, prompting Boeing to investigate further. The Fed...
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| 27.12.2023 16:21
Sports betting expansion slows down after rapid growth in 38 states
At his suburban St. Louis home, Brett Koenig is frustrated. Despite having a sports betting app on his smartphone, he is unable to place a bet due to Missouri's ban on sports wagering. Koenig, along with many others in the state, believes it is time for Missouri to join the growing number of states...
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| 26.12.2023 07:36
Woman missing in Alaska river after attempting dog rescue
Alaska State Troopers plan to resume their search on Tuesday for a missing woman who bravely jumped into a frozen river to save her dog. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, along the North Fork Eagle River Trail, approximately 20 miles from Anchorage, Alaska. According to Austin McDaniel,...
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| 25.12.2023 20:00
Arkansas man arrested with 6 homemade bombs, planned to flee country
A Bella Vista, Arkansas man has been arrested and is currently being held on a $1 million bond after being discovered in possession of six live bombs. Lawrence Hickman, 52, allegedly planned to flee the country in order to avoid trial in Texas. The incident came to light after a woman called the Be...
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| 24.12.2023 03:41
Biden Admin Allegedly Concealed Chinese Spy Balloon from Public and Congress: Report
In a damning new report, it has been revealed that the Biden administration had planned to keep the presence of a Chinese spy balloon traveling across North America a secret from the public and even from Congress. The intentions were only made public after civilians spotted the massive white orb ov...
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| 15.12.2023 03:15
Alaska Governor Proposes $3,400 Checks for Residents amidst $1B Deficit
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy, a Republican, announced a budget plan on Thursday that aims to address the state's $990 million deficit and provide residents with an oil-wealth dividend of approximately $3,400 next year. The proposal utilizes a formula for the dividend that lawmakers have largely ab...
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| 12.12.2023 12:18
Wisconsin Senate to Consider Ranked Choice Voting Bill for Election Overhaul
A bipartisan bill proposing a significant change to the way Wisconsin residents choose congressional candidates is set to undergo its first public hearing. The bill suggests implementing a ranked-choice system known as "final five," where voters would rank their top five candidates from all parties...
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| 05.12.2023 19:28
Off-duty pilot indicted on 84 counts for attempted mid-flight engine shutdown
An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot, Joseph David Emerson, has been indicted on 84 counts in an Oregon court for attempting to shut off the engines of a passenger plane mid-flight. The grand jury decided to indict Emerson on one count of endangering aircraft in the first degree and 83 counts of reckl...
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| 04.12.2023 11:25
Stock market today: Wall Street opens mixed and is still headed for big gains in November
Stocks opened slightly lower on Wall Street on Monday as investors awaited key reports on the job market that could provide insight into the Federal Reserve's approach to interest rates. The S&P 500 was down 0.6%, coming off its best month in over a year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 107 p...
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| 03.12.2023 16:36
Alaska Air to Acquire Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 Billion
Alaska Airlines announced on Sunday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion, including $900 million of Hawaiian Airlines' net debt. The deal, which is expected to close in 12-18 months, will see Alaska Airlines pay $18.00 per share in cash to acquire Hawa...
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| 26.11.2023 19:39
11-year-old girl confirmed as fourth victim of Alaska landslide
In a tragic turn of events, the authorities in south-east Alaska have recovered the body of 11-year-old Kara Heller from the debris of a devastating landslide that occurred in a remote fishing village. The landslide, which occurred earlier in the week, tore down a wooded mountainside, smashing into...
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| 25.11.2023 13:15
5 family members and a commercial fisherman neighbor are ID"d as dead or missing
In a tragic incident that occurred earlier this week, a major landslide struck a residential area near the island community of Wrangell in southeast Alaska, claiming the lives of several family members and leaving others missing. The search and rescue operations have been ongoing throughout the wee...
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| 23.11.2023 19:48
Everybody is pretty darn helpful': Boat operators rescue about 20 people after deadly Alaska landslide
A devastating landslide in Alaska has left three people dead and three others missing after it struck the Zimovia Highway near Wrangell on Monday evening. The search for the missing individuals is transitioning from an active search to a reactive search, according to Alaskan authorities. The remain...
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