Niraj Chokshi,
Niraj Chokshi is a transportation reporter for The New York Times. He joined the paper in 2016 and has since covered topics such as the U.S.-Mexico border, hurricanes, archaeological discoveries and Red Delicious apples before moving to cover transportation for the Business desk in 2019.
79%
The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
85%
Examples:
- Alaska Airlines and United, two of the biggest operators of the Max 9, found loose parts during preliminary inspections of affected panels.
- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has revised its instructions for how airlines should inspect Boeing's 737 Max planes.
Conflicts of Interest
50%
Examples:
No current examples available.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- Alaska Airlines said later in the day that technicians preparing Max 9 jets for inspections after the midair emergency had discovered loose hardware
- United said it had found loose bolts in door plugs, known as door plugs in the industry
Deceptions
100%
Examples:
No current examples available.
Recent Articles
FAA Orders Grounding of Boeing 737 Max Planes Following Emergency Landing Investigation
Broke On: Saturday, 13 January 2024The FAA temporarily grounded most Boeing 737 Max planes after an Alaska Airlines flight experienced a door plug blowout during descent, leading to concerns about potential hazards affecting flights from both Alaska and United Airlines. The NTSB is currently investigating the incident. 
United, Alaska Airlines Find Loose Parts on Boeing 737 Max Jets; FAA Sends Inspection Instructions
Broke On: Monday, 08 January 2024On January 8th, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines found loose parts on some of their Boeing 737 Max jets. The FAA instructed the airlines to carry out inspections of the planes, with investigators focusing on door plugs and fuselage panel blowouts.