FAA approves Boeing 737 MAX Production increase to 47 aircraft monthly creating hundreds of new Everett Factory jobs
LYNNWOOD — Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg announced Wednesday, May 27, that the company has passed the Federal Aviation Administration’s capstone review, clearing the way to raise monthly 737 MAX production from 42 to 47 aircraft—a move requiring hundreds of new jobs for the Boeing Everett factory. “All of our key performance indicators have been very […]
Crosslake Connection opens March 28 with Full 2 Line light rail across Lake Washington
LYNNWOOD — Sound Transit will open the Crosslake Connection on March 28, delivering the first light rail service across Lake Washington and completing the 2 Line for seamless travel throughout the Puget Sound region—from Lynnwood to Chinatown to Mercer Island to Bellevue to Downtown Redmond. Community celebrations are schedule to fill the day with events […]
Ferguson and aviation leaders announce new Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator initiative
MUKILTEO—Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers, Senator Marko Liias, other law makers, and leaders in aviation technology research and sustainability launched the Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator (CSAA) today – a new initiative designed to accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production deployment and adoption across the Pacific Northwest. “Clean fuels are a […]
Boeing and Alaska Airlines announce largest airplane order in airline’s history
SEATTLE—As the companies celebrate 60 years of partnership, Boeing and Alaska Airlines announced on January 7, the carrier’s largest-ever airplane order as part of its long-term plan to expand its domestic and international route networks. The order includes: “This fleet investment builds on the strong foundation Alaska has created to support steady, scalable and sustained […]
FAA reinstates Boeing’s limited authority to issue airworthiness certificates, paving the way for potential 737 MAX production increase
EVERETT—After six years, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reinstated Boeing’s ability to issue airworthiness certificates for select 737 MAX and 787 airplanes on a limited basis, marking a significant step toward restoring trust in the aerospace giant’s production processes. The reinstatement takes effect starting Monday, September 29. The FAA’s decision, driven by rigorous safety […]
Hero flight crew thwarted pilot attempting to crash plane
PORTLAND, Oregon, October 23, 2023—An off-duty airplane pilot onboard Alaska Airlines flight 2059, leaving Everett’s Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) for San Francisco, is facing 167 charges after attempting to disrupt the plane’s engines Sunday evening forcing an emergency landing in Portland. The off-duty pilot, identified as 44-year-old Joseph D. Emerson, was taken into […]
Alaska Airlines offering nonstop flights from Seattle to Bahamas
SEATTLE, Wash., June 28, 2023—Alaska Airlines now offering first-ever flights to the Bahamas with nonstops from Seattle to begin flying in mid-December of 2023. For a limited time, introductory fares for flights between Seattle and Nassau start at $199 one-way. Tickets are available for purchase now at alaskaair.com. The convenient morning departures from Seattle allow travelers […]
Alaska Airlines becomes first major US airline to ban emotional support animals
By Alaska Airlines | Press Release SEATTLE, Wash., Dec. 29, 2020 — Following recent changes to U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) rules, Alaska Airlines will no longer accept emotional support animals on its flights. Effective Jan. 11, 2021, Alaska will only transport service dogs, which are specially trained to perform tasks for the benefit of a qualified individual with a […]
Alaska Airlines boosts 737 MAX orders to 120 Jets
‘Transformative’ agreement gives leading U.S. airline scale and flexibility to grow as traffic returns Alaska says new order is a move toward a more efficient, all-Boeing mainline fleet SEATTLE, Dec. 22, 2020 — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Alaska Airlines announced that the carrier is buying 23 more 737-9 airplanes, building on its original order and an […]
