"Boeing 737 MAX 9 Groundings Spark US Travel Disruption Amid Safety Concerns"
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has grounded 171 Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets for immediate inspections after a section of an Alaska Airlines flight tore away midair, raising concerns about the aircraft's safety. The inspections are expected to take between four to eight hours per aircraft. This has led to temporary grounding of the planes by Alaska Airlines and potentially affects travelers' plans and confidence in the 737 MAX's safety.
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