One year after a near-catastrophic accident tipped Boeing Co. into a state of continuous crisis, the top US air-safety ...

Image from the NTSB investigation of the Jan. 5 accident involving Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 on a Boeing 737-9 MAX.

Boeing said it is "on track with progress showing tangible improvements" in an update about its safety and quality plan.

One year ago, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9's mid-cabin door-plug blew out during flight, leaving passengers facing a gaping hole in the side of the jet while the pilots successfully landed the ...

During a Senate hearing earlier this year , senator Josh Hawley berated the FAA Administrator, Michael Whitaker over the need for "tough oversight" of Boeing.

Michael Whitaker announced Thursday he will step down as head of the Federal Aviation Administration on Jan. 20 after just over a year in a job.

The aerospace industry was relieved last year when the Federal Aviation Administration, the main regulator for all things that fly, finally got an administrator after an 18-month vacancy.

The choice, Michael Whitaker, was hailed as a true aviation expert. His résumé portrayed a wide range of industry experience, including as an FAA deputy administrator and an airline executive.

The choice, Michael Whitaker, was hailed as a true aviation expert. His resume portrayed a wide range of industry experience, including as an FAA deputy administrator and an airline executive.

FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker unveiled a new regulation for advanced air mobility aircraft in October. Credit: Bill Carey/AW&ST FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker has announced that he will ...

The choice, Michael Whitaker, was hailed as a true aviation expert. His resume portrayed a wide range of industry experience, including as an FAA deputy administrator and an airline executive.