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March 26, 2024

Boeing Issues Advisory on 787 Dreamliner Pilot Seat

Cockpit Seat Movement Inadvertently Triggered by Seatback Control

Boeing has issued an alert to airlines operating the 787 Dreamliner to inspect pilot seat switches following a harrowing incident that caused a LATAM Airlines jet to plunge suddenly during a flight from Australia to New Zealand. The unexpected dive, which occurred recently, resulted in injuries to 50 passengers and has raised concerns over the safety of the aircraft's cockpit design.

"Healthy Earnings? Pay Us!" Says Pilot Base

FedEx pilots on the Air LIne Pilots Association Master Executive Committee made a point to publicize the healthy earnings seen in their employer's recent earnings call, making sure onlookers know the company should be able to afford a new contract. "On the same day FedEx executives boasted about the success of their cost-cutting measures and another profitable quarter, they failed to mention the simultaneous layoffs,” said First Officer Connor Wilm, acting chair of the FedEx ALPA Master Executive Council.

Student Pilot Being Charged With Interference With A Flight Crew

In a breach of aviation security, a 19-year-old student pilot is now dealing with federal charges after multiple attempts to enter the cockpit of an Alaska Airlines flight. The incident, which took place on March 3rd during Flight 322 from SAN to IAD. Nathan Jones, the accused, left his seat several times during the flight, making three separate efforts to access the cockpit door. His actions prompted an immediate response from the flight crew, who, with the assistance of off-duty law enforcement officers, restrained Jones using flex cuffs. To further secure the cockpit, flight attendants used a beverage cart to barricade the entry.