"FAA Clears Boeing 737 Max 9 for Return to Flight Amid Safety Concerns"

The FAA has halted Boeing's plans to expand production of the 737 MAX and has approved a path for the MAX 9 to resume flights after grounding due to quality lapses. The agency is increasing oversight and enforcement of manufacturing requirements, and Boeing's production rate is frozen at 31 per month. Hundreds of airplanes face indefinite delivery delays, and plans for a new production line in Everett are on hold. Airlines like United, Alaska, Delta, and Ryanair are affected by the freeze, adding further uncertainty to the situation.