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An American Airlines flight from Austin to Charlotte was diverted to Houston after an oven reportedly caught fire in the galley of the Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Passengers were rebooked on alternate flights, and there were no reported injuries. The FAA has ordered airlines to inspect mid-exit door plugs on Boeing 737-900ER planes as a safety precaution.
After an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 plane made an emergency landing due to a blown-out panel and window, the FAA ordered the grounding of 171 MAX 9 planes for inspection, causing flight cancellations and delays for several airlines. Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Copa Airlines are among those affected, with thousands of passengers impacted. The incident has raised concerns about Boeing's prioritization of safety over speed to market, prompting a federal investigation and calls for a thorough examination of the MAX 9 fleet's structural integrity.