Boeing faces U.S. safety probe over 737 midair blowout
The investigation stems from a midair blowout of a so-called door plug on a 737 Max 9 jet operated by Alaska Airlines on Jan. 5.
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The investigation stems from a midair blowout of a so-called door plug on a 737 Max 9 jet operated by Alaska Airlines on Jan. 5.
The FAA will have more oversight of the production and manufacturing of Boeing's 737 Max 9 planes after one lost a cabin panel mid-flight. The agency suggested it might delegate a third party to conduct Boeing inspections and quality control.
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Alaska Airlines announced Wednesday it has decided to cancel all flights on 737 MAX 9 airplanes through Saturday,
"Boeing’s manufacturing practices need to comply with the high safety standards they’re legally accountable to meet," the FAA said in an unsigned statement.