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FAA RESTORES BOEING'S FULL 737 MAX & 787 AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATION AUTHORITY The FAA has announced that Boeing will once again be responsible for issuing final airworthiness certificates for all new 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner aircraft starting next week, ending years of direct federal control. The decision follows months...

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FAA ORDERS INSPECTIONS OF HUNDREDS OF BOEING 737 MAX JETS AFTER CRACKS FOUND ON OLDER 737s The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered inspections of certain Boeing 737 MAX 8, 737 MAX 9, and 737 MAX8-200 aircraft after cracks were discovered in the structural reinforcement, known as the bear strap, around the forward service door on some older Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG) aircraft. The airworthiness directive affects 471 aircraft in the U.S. and 1,429 worldwide. Importantly, no cracks have been found on any 737 MAX aircraft so far. However, the FAA is requiring inspections to detect and repair any potential cracking before it becomes a safety concern. According to Boeing, operators of 737 NG aircraft were first notified of the issue in 2019. In 2024, the company expanded the inspection program to the 737 MAX family because the aircraft share a similar design and manufacturing process. Boeing says it is continuing to investigate the root cause of the cracking and develop measures to prevent it on future aircraft. Southwest Airlines, one of the world's largest 737 operators, says it is reviewing the directive and will carry out the required inspections within the FAA's specified timeline.
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FAA ORDERS INSPECTIONS OF HUNDREDS OF BOEING 737 MAX JETS AFTER CRACKS FOUND ON OLDER 737s The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered inspections of certain Boeing 737 MAX 8, 737 MAX 9, and 737 MAX8-200 aircraft after cracks were discovered in the structural reinforcement, known as the bear strap, around the forward service door on some older Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG) aircraft. The airworthiness directive affects 471 aircraft in the U.S. and 1,429 worldwide. Importantly, no cracks have been found on any 737 MAX aircraft so far. However, the FAA is requiring inspections to detect and repair any potential cracking before it becomes a safety concern. According to Boeing, operators of 737 NG aircraft were first notified of the issue in 2019. In 2024, the company expanded the inspection program to the 737 MAX family because the aircraft share a similar design and manufacturing process. Boeing says it is continuing to investigate the root cause of the cracking and develop measures to prevent it on future aircraft. Southwest Airlines, one of the world's largest 737 operators, says it is reviewing the directive and will carry out the required inspections within the FAA's specified timeline.

Turbine Traveller

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NEW SETBACK FOR BOEING'S 777X PROGRAM The FAA has indicated that certification of the Boeing 777X is now unlikely in 2026, pushing the aircraft even further beyond its already lengthy delay. Boeing had been targeting FAA approval around October 2026, but the regulator now expects the 777X to be certified only after the 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10 complete their certification campaigns. The world's largest twin-engine airliner was officially launched in 2013 and was originally expected to enter service in 2020. If certification slips into 2027, the program will be more than 7 years late and nearly 14 years removed from launch before carrying its first passengers. Despite the latest delay, Boeing insists there are no new technical issues with the aircraft. Instead, the company says the prolonged timeline is largely the result of the FAA's significantly more rigorous certification process introduced after the 737 MAX crisis. 📹: dfwspotter
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NEW SETBACK FOR BOEING'S 777X PROGRAM The FAA has indicated that certification of the Boeing 777X is now unlikely in 2026, pushing the aircraft even further beyond its already lengthy delay. Boeing had been targeting FAA approval around October 2026, but the regulator now expects the 777X to be certified only after the 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10 complete their certification campaigns. The world's largest twin-engine airliner was officially launched in 2013 and was originally expected to enter service in 2020. If certification slips into 2027, the program will be more than 7 years late and nearly 14 years removed from launch before carrying its first passengers. Despite the latest delay, Boeing insists there are no new technical issues with the aircraft. Instead, the company says the prolonged timeline is largely the result of the FAA's significantly more rigorous certification process introduced after the 737 MAX crisis. 📹: dfwspotter

Turbine Traveller

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Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg says the company is currently working toward a 737 MAX production rate of 47 aircraft per month, but the rate has not yet been stabilized. The ramp-up from 42 to 47 aircraft/month has taken longer than expected, with 737 MAX wings remaining the main production constraint. All MAX wings are manufactured at Boeing’s Renton facility, but Boeing has not yet achieved the wing-production improvement it had targeted. Once 47/month is stabilized, Boeing plans to move to 52 aircraft per month, with a longer-term possibility of reaching 63 737s per month. Meanwhile, Boeing says the 737-10 has completed all required flight and ground testing. The company is now completing the documentation needed for FAA certification, with Ortberg expecting certification “very soon.” The 777-9 faces a more complicated certification path. Some flight testing could continue into 2027 because Boeing has not yet received approval to conduct ETOPS testing. A certification plan addressing an issue involving the GE9X engine’s middle seal still needs to be completed. On the widebody side, Boeing says 787 production has stabilized at 8 aircraft per month and is expected to increase to 10 per month by year-end. However, deliveries could remain uneven because of delays involving the supply and certification of passenger seats.
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Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg says the company is currently working toward a 737 MAX production rate of 47 aircraft per month, but the rate has not yet been stabilized. The ramp-up from 42 to 47 aircraft/month has taken longer than expected, with 737 MAX wings remaining the main production constraint. All MAX wings are manufactured at Boeing’s Renton facility, but Boeing has not yet achieved the wing-production improvement it had targeted. Once 47/month is stabilized, Boeing plans to move to 52 aircraft per month, with a longer-term possibility of reaching 63 737s per month. Meanwhile, Boeing says the 737-10 has completed all required flight and ground testing. The company is now completing the documentation needed for FAA certification, with Ortberg expecting certification “very soon.” The 777-9 faces a more complicated certification path. Some flight testing could continue into 2027 because Boeing has not yet received approval to conduct ETOPS testing. A certification plan addressing an issue involving the GE9X engine’s middle seal still needs to be completed. On the widebody side, Boeing says 787 production has stabilized at 8 aircraft per month and is expected to increase to 10 per month by year-end. However, deliveries could remain uneven because of delays involving the supply and certification of passenger seats.

Turbine Traveller

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It’s crucial for Senate Commerce Republicans Committee members to hear directly from Boeing about its manufacturing challenges and how it plans to address them—the flying public needs confidence. Boeing was the gold-standard for safety until 2018, when a 737 MAX 8 crashed, killing 189. Five months later, Ethiopian Flight 302 crashed, killing 157. I was among the first senators to call for grounding it days after the second crash. After Alaska Airlines 1282’s door incident, the FAA now oversees Boeing’s safety progress. Boeing's success and safety is critical for our country.
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It’s crucial for Senate Commerce Republicans Committee members to hear directly from Boeing about its manufacturing challenges and how it plans to address them—the flying public needs confidence. Boeing was the gold-standard for safety until 2018, when a 737 MAX 8 crashed, killing 189. Five months later, Ethiopian Flight 302 crashed, killing 157. I was among the first senators to call for grounding it days after the second crash. After Alaska Airlines 1282’s door incident, the FAA now oversees Boeing’s safety progress. Boeing's success and safety is critical for our country.

Senator Ted Cruz

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NEW UPDATE: The Federal Aviation Administration has approved Boeing to proceed with TIA Phase 4B certification testing for the 777X, unlocking the largest remaining portion of flight test work needed for type certification. According to Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Stephanie Pope, the authorization enables expanded testing in avionics, stability and control, and human factors—key final areas before certification. Pope noted this is the last major TIA phase, though not yet complete, with the FAA still requiring extensive additional test points before type certification is issued. The 777-9 campaign, now years behind schedule, has been slowed by multiple technical issues and heightened FAA scrutiny following the 737 MAX crisis, with certification now targeted for next year at the earliest.
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NEW UPDATE: The Federal Aviation Administration has approved Boeing to proceed with TIA Phase 4B certification testing for the 777X, unlocking the largest remaining portion of flight test work needed for type certification. According to Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Stephanie Pope, the authorization enables expanded testing in avionics, stability and control, and human factors—key final areas before certification. Pope noted this is the last major TIA phase, though not yet complete, with the FAA still requiring extensive additional test points before type certification is issued. The 777-9 campaign, now years behind schedule, has been slowed by multiple technical issues and heightened FAA scrutiny following the 737 MAX crisis, with certification now targeted for next year at the earliest.

Turbine Traveller

83,779 views • 3 months ago

🚨#BREAKING: A Boeing 737 Southwest Airlines had to Make a Emergency Landing after parts of the Engine Cowling Detaches 📌#Denver | #Colorado Currently, emergency crews and authorities are on the scene after a Boeing 737-800 Southwest Airlines Flight WN3695/SWA3695 departing from Denver International Airport bound for Houston, Texas, experienced an incident during takeoff. The pilots on board declared an emergency landing to air traffic control after reporting that a piece of engine cowling had detached and was dangling off. Video recorded by a passenger shows the detached engine cowling flapping during the flight. The aircraft safely returned to Denver International Airport, and no injuries have been reported. The FAA will be investigating the situation.
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🚨#BREAKING: A Boeing 737 Southwest Airlines had to Make a Emergency Landing after parts of the Engine Cowling Detaches 📌#Denver | #Colorado Currently, emergency crews and authorities are on the scene after a Boeing 737-800 Southwest Airlines Flight WN3695/SWA3695 departing from Denver International Airport bound for Houston, Texas, experienced an incident during takeoff. The pilots on board declared an emergency landing to air traffic control after reporting that a piece of engine cowling had detached and was dangling off. Video recorded by a passenger shows the detached engine cowling flapping during the flight. The aircraft safely returned to Denver International Airport, and no injuries have been reported. The FAA will be investigating the situation.

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Alaska Airlines in-flight separation of the left mid exit door (MED) plug led to a SAFO: To preserve CVR recordings as soon as practical after completion of a flight with a reportable event, the FAA recommends (via SAFO 26002) that each operator who has a CVR installed confirm that company manuals contain instructions that the CVR circuit breaker be pulled after a reportable event. The instruction that the CVR circuit breaker is pulled could be included in flight operation manuals, maintenance manuals, and dispatch manuals, increasing the likelihood that the task is accomplished. Background on Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO 26002): On January 5, 2024, a B-737-9 operated by Alaska Airlines experienced an in-flight separation of the left mid exit door (MED) plug and rapid depressurization during climb after takeoff from Portland International Airport. One flight attendant and seven passengers received minor injuries; the captain, the first officer, three flight attendants, and 164 passengers were uninjured; and the airplane sustained substantial damage. NTSB findings : The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigated the accident and, on July 10, 2025, proposed a number of safety recommendations (A-25-025) to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The NTSB concluded that Alaska Airlines’ procedures at the time of the accident were ineffective in ensuring that the CVR data from the accident flight were preserved, resulting in the loss of critical information for the investigation. #investigation #safety #aviation
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Alaska Airlines in-flight separation of the left mid exit door (MED) plug led to a SAFO: To preserve CVR recordings as soon as practical after completion of a flight with a reportable event, the FAA recommends (via SAFO 26002) that each operator who has a CVR installed confirm that company manuals contain instructions that the CVR circuit breaker be pulled after a reportable event. The instruction that the CVR circuit breaker is pulled could be included in flight operation manuals, maintenance manuals, and dispatch manuals, increasing the likelihood that the task is accomplished. Background on Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO 26002): On January 5, 2024, a B-737-9 operated by Alaska Airlines experienced an in-flight separation of the left mid exit door (MED) plug and rapid depressurization during climb after takeoff from Portland International Airport. One flight attendant and seven passengers received minor injuries; the captain, the first officer, three flight attendants, and 164 passengers were uninjured; and the airplane sustained substantial damage. NTSB findings : The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigated the accident and, on July 10, 2025, proposed a number of safety recommendations (A-25-025) to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The NTSB concluded that Alaska Airlines’ procedures at the time of the accident were ineffective in ensuring that the CVR data from the accident flight were preserved, resulting in the loss of critical information for the investigation. #investigation #safety #aviation

FL360aero

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FLASHBACK: On April 17, 2018, Southwest Airlines Flight 1380, a Boeing 737-700, suffered an uncontained CFM56-7B engine failure at FL320 after a fan blade fractured due to an undetected low-cycle fatigue crack. The failed blade tore through the engine nacelle, causing parts of the inlet and fan cowl to separate. Debris struck the fuselage and shattered a cabin window, leading to rapid cabin depressurization. One passenger was fatally injured after being partially pulled out of the aircraft, while the crew safely diverted and landed in Philadelphia just 17 minutes later. The NTSB found that the engine fan cowl structure was not designed to withstand the loads generated by this type of fan-blade-out event. The accident prompted major safety changes, including mandatory ultrasonic inspections of CFM56-7B fan blades, reinforced engine nacelle structures, stronger fan cowl latch assemblies, and FAA Airworthiness Directives requiring inspections and modifications across the Boeing 737 NG fleet. Flight SW1380, originated from LaGuardia, New York, and heading to Dallas Love Field, was diverted to Philadelphia.
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FLASHBACK: On April 17, 2018, Southwest Airlines Flight 1380, a Boeing 737-700, suffered an uncontained CFM56-7B engine failure at FL320 after a fan blade fractured due to an undetected low-cycle fatigue crack. The failed blade tore through the engine nacelle, causing parts of the inlet and fan cowl to separate. Debris struck the fuselage and shattered a cabin window, leading to rapid cabin depressurization. One passenger was fatally injured after being partially pulled out of the aircraft, while the crew safely diverted and landed in Philadelphia just 17 minutes later. The NTSB found that the engine fan cowl structure was not designed to withstand the loads generated by this type of fan-blade-out event. The accident prompted major safety changes, including mandatory ultrasonic inspections of CFM56-7B fan blades, reinforced engine nacelle structures, stronger fan cowl latch assemblies, and FAA Airworthiness Directives requiring inspections and modifications across the Boeing 737 NG fleet. Flight SW1380, originated from LaGuardia, New York, and heading to Dallas Love Field, was diverted to Philadelphia.

Turbine Traveller

151,809 views • 2 months ago

UNITED AIRLINES COULD BE EYEING BOEING’S “TERRIBLE TEENS” 777-9s United Airlines may be considering the acquisition of around 20 early-build Boeing 777-9 aircraft that were rejected by their original customers, most notably Emirates. These aircraft were built years ahead of the 777X’s planned 2020 entry into service. However, certification delays, extensive regulatory scrutiny and the aftermath of the 737 MAX crisis left the early production aircraft sitting in storage for years. Now, bringing some of these jets up to the latest certification standards would require extensive and expensive rework. Emirates has already rejected its first 10 777-9s. Emirates President Sir Tim Clark has described the early aircraft as effectively having lost much of their useful life by the airline’s standards. Boeing has even scrapped at least one early airframe, WH00007, after determining that the cost of returning it to service was not economically viable. Market sources suggest United may be conducting due diligence on roughly 20 of these early-build 777-9s. Is this one of the biggest widebody bargains in aviation history? 📹: skyeye787
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UNITED AIRLINES COULD BE EYEING BOEING’S “TERRIBLE TEENS” 777-9s United Airlines may be considering the acquisition of around 20 early-build Boeing 777-9 aircraft that were rejected by their original customers, most notably Emirates. These aircraft were built years ahead of the 777X’s planned 2020 entry into service. However, certification delays, extensive regulatory scrutiny and the aftermath of the 737 MAX crisis left the early production aircraft sitting in storage for years. Now, bringing some of these jets up to the latest certification standards would require extensive and expensive rework. Emirates has already rejected its first 10 777-9s. Emirates President Sir Tim Clark has described the early aircraft as effectively having lost much of their useful life by the airline’s standards. Boeing has even scrapped at least one early airframe, WH00007, after determining that the cost of returning it to service was not economically viable. Market sources suggest United may be conducting due diligence on roughly 20 of these early-build 777-9s. Is this one of the biggest widebody bargains in aviation history? 📹: skyeye787

Turbine Traveller

476,322 views • 2 months ago

WOW! Another Near-Miss Aircraft Disaster at Chicago Midway After Trump's FAA Layoffs This morning at 8:50 a.m. CST, Southwest Airlines Flight 2504 from Omaha, Nebraska, narrowly avoided a collision at Chicago Midway International Airport. As the Boeing 737-800 was on final approach to Runway 31C, a FlexJet Challenger 350 business jet crossed the runway without authorization, prompting the Southwest pilots to execute a go-around maneuver. The aircraft ascended sharply, passing over the business jet with an estimated separation of about 2,050 feet. The Southwest flight subsequently landed safely. FlexJet has stated they are conducting a thorough internal review to uphold their safety standards. This event adds to a series of recent near-miss incidents in U.S. aviation, raising concerns about air traffic control operations and runway safety protocols.
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WOW! Another Near-Miss Aircraft Disaster at Chicago Midway After Trump's FAA Layoffs This morning at 8:50 a.m. CST, Southwest Airlines Flight 2504 from Omaha, Nebraska, narrowly avoided a collision at Chicago Midway International Airport. As the Boeing 737-800 was on final approach to Runway 31C, a FlexJet Challenger 350 business jet crossed the runway without authorization, prompting the Southwest pilots to execute a go-around maneuver. The aircraft ascended sharply, passing over the business jet with an estimated separation of about 2,050 feet. The Southwest flight subsequently landed safely. FlexJet has stated they are conducting a thorough internal review to uphold their safety standards. This event adds to a series of recent near-miss incidents in U.S. aviation, raising concerns about air traffic control operations and runway safety protocols.

Ed Krassenstein

34,895 views • 1 year ago

BOEING TOLD HIM IT WOULD BREAK HIM John Barnett spent 32 years at The Boeing Company as a quality control manager. He found metal shavings left near flight control systems on 787 Dreamliners. He found faulty oxygen masks. He found workers pressured to fit defective parts to meet production deadlines. He reported all of it. Boeing's response was to destroy him. A senior manager called him 21 times in eight hours. The message was explicit: "I am going to push you until you break." Barnett filed whistleblower complaints with the FAA and OSHA. Boeing denied everything and allegedly wrecked his career. He developed PTSD. Nightmares about people dying in planes. On March 9, 2024, while in Charleston for his own legal deposition against the company, he was found dead in his truck. Gunshot wound to the head. The coroner ruled it suicide. Senator Blumenthal later told Boeing's former CEO David Calhoun directly: "John broke." His family filed a wrongful death lawsuit in 2025. It says Boeing may not have pulled the trigger, but what they did to him made the outcome entirely foreseeable. That is the allegation. Boeing disputes it. The executives are still employed. The lawyer who defended Boeing is still billing by the hour. This is what happens when you tell the truth about a company that builds the things you trust to keep you in the air. Sources: The Guardian BBC CBS News NPR The New York Times
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BOEING TOLD HIM IT WOULD BREAK HIM John Barnett spent 32 years at The Boeing Company as a quality control manager. He found metal shavings left near flight control systems on 787 Dreamliners. He found faulty oxygen masks. He found workers pressured to fit defective parts to meet production deadlines. He reported all of it. Boeing's response was to destroy him. A senior manager called him 21 times in eight hours. The message was explicit: "I am going to push you until you break." Barnett filed whistleblower complaints with the FAA and OSHA. Boeing denied everything and allegedly wrecked his career. He developed PTSD. Nightmares about people dying in planes. On March 9, 2024, while in Charleston for his own legal deposition against the company, he was found dead in his truck. Gunshot wound to the head. The coroner ruled it suicide. Senator Blumenthal later told Boeing's former CEO David Calhoun directly: "John broke." His family filed a wrongful death lawsuit in 2025. It says Boeing may not have pulled the trigger, but what they did to him made the outcome entirely foreseeable. That is the allegation. Boeing disputes it. The executives are still employed. The lawyer who defended Boeing is still billing by the hour. This is what happens when you tell the truth about a company that builds the things you trust to keep you in the air. Sources: The Guardian BBC CBS News NPR The New York Times

Artur Nadolny

25,221 views • 3 months ago

What We Know So Far — Miami 767 Runway Overrun Here’s what is known so far following the runway excursion involving an Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 at Miami International Airport (MIA): ✈️ Flight: Prime Air 7598 / 2I7598 ✈️ Aircraft: Boeing 767-300 ✈️ Registration: N1997A ✈️ Operator: 21 Air, operating in Amazon Air livery ✈️ Route: San Juan (SJU) → Miami (MIA) 📍 Location: Miami International Airport, Florida 🛑 Airport operations: All runways and taxiways were closed following the incident, with an FAA full ground stop imposed. Significant delays and cancellations were expected. 🔥 Aircraft: The cargo aircraft reportedly overran Runway 30 and came to rest beyond the airport perimeter, with a fire reported following the runway excursion. 🚒 Emergency response: Airport emergency crews responded to the scene and remained involved in the response. 🔎 Investigation: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the FAA was sending inspectors to Miami. The NTSB is gathering information and will investigate the accident. 🏢 Operator confirmation: Amazon confirmed that the aircraft was operated by 21 Air. Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel said the company’s priority is the “safety, well-being, and care of everyone involved.” ❓ Cause: The reason for the runway overrun has not yet been determined. Investigators will examine the aircraft, runway conditions, weather, operational data, crew actions and other factors. ⚠️ Injuries: Reports regarding injuries are still being confirmed. #MiamiAirport #MIA #AmazonAir #PrimeAir #Boeing767 #Aviation
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What We Know So Far — Miami 767 Runway Overrun Here’s what is known so far following the runway excursion involving an Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 at Miami International Airport (MIA): ✈️ Flight: Prime Air 7598 / 2I7598 ✈️ Aircraft: Boeing 767-300 ✈️ Registration: N1997A ✈️ Operator: 21 Air, operating in Amazon Air livery ✈️ Route: San Juan (SJU) → Miami (MIA) 📍 Location: Miami International Airport, Florida 🛑 Airport operations: All runways and taxiways were closed following the incident, with an FAA full ground stop imposed. Significant delays and cancellations were expected. 🔥 Aircraft: The cargo aircraft reportedly overran Runway 30 and came to rest beyond the airport perimeter, with a fire reported following the runway excursion. 🚒 Emergency response: Airport emergency crews responded to the scene and remained involved in the response. 🔎 Investigation: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the FAA was sending inspectors to Miami. The NTSB is gathering information and will investigate the accident. 🏢 Operator confirmation: Amazon confirmed that the aircraft was operated by 21 Air. Amazon spokesperson Kelly Nantel said the company’s priority is the “safety, well-being, and care of everyone involved.” ❓ Cause: The reason for the runway overrun has not yet been determined. Investigators will examine the aircraft, runway conditions, weather, operational data, crew actions and other factors. ⚠️ Injuries: Reports regarding injuries are still being confirmed. #MiamiAirport #MIA #AmazonAir #PrimeAir #Boeing767 #Aviation

FL360aero

29,385 views • 19 days ago