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transportation-safety2 years ago•5 min saved

"FAA Grounds Boeing 737 Max Fleet for Inspections After Alaska Airlines Emergency Landing"

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered the grounding of some Boeing 737 Max 9 jets for inspections after an Alaska Airlines plane experienced a midair emergency, losing part of its fuselage. The incident, which occurred shortly after takeoff from Portland, Oregon, prompted the FAA to mandate checks on a "mid-cabin door plug" on approximately 171 planes. The inspections are expected to take between four to eight hours per aircraft. This comes after a history of issues with Boeing's Max aircraft, including two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019 involving the Max 8 model, leading to a worldwide grounding and subsequent design changes. The recent incident adds to ongoing safety concerns surrounding the Boeing 737 Max series.

via The New York Times|

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businesstransportation2 years ago•4 min saved

"Boeing 737 Max Under Scrutiny Following Alaska Airlines Mid-Air Incident"

Boeing's 737 Max faces renewed safety concerns after an Alaska Airlines Max 9 experienced a window blowout, leading to the FAA ordering immediate inspections of certain Max 9 planes. The incident, which caused no injuries, resulted in Alaska Airlines grounding its fleet of Max 9s and canceling flights. The FAA and NTSB are investigating, while Boeing supports the inspections and provides technical assistance. The brand's reputation may be further impacted depending on the cause of the blowout, with past scrutiny over the Max's design and certification process following two fatal crashes. Boeing has faced significant financial and reputational costs due to these issues.

via The Associated Press|

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business2 years ago•4 min saved

"US Grounds Boeing 737 Max 9 Fleet Following Preventable Emergency Landing Incident"

Federal officials have grounded all Boeing 737-9 Max jetliners for inspections after an Alaska Airlines plane experienced a fuselage blowout, leading to an emergency landing in Portland. The incident, which resulted in no serious injuries, has prompted an investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board. The grounding affects approximately 171 airplanes globally, and the inspections are expected to take between four to eight hours per aircraft. This event raises new concerns about the Boeing 737 Max series, which had previously faced a nearly two-year grounding following two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019.

via OregonLive|

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transportation-safety2 years ago•0 min saved

"Boeing 737 MAX-9 Under Scrutiny Following Alaska Airlines Mid-Air Emergency Landings"

An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX-9 made an emergency landing in Portland after part of the aircraft detached midair. Following the incident, Alaska Airlines grounded its MAX-9 fleet. The incident has prompted industry-wide scrutiny to determine the cause and necessary safety measures, especially given the model's history with two previous fatal accidents.

via The Wall Street Journal|

##aircraftinspection #alaskaairlines