FAA Grounds Boeing 737 Max 9 Aircraft After Alaska Airlines Flight Loses Part Of Fuselage Midflight

The Federal Aviation Administration in the US has grounded certain Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft that are operated on US airlines or within US territory.

The decision, which is estimated to impact 171 planes globally, will result in operators being required to conduct an inspect of the aircraft before they can be flown again. The inspection is estimated to take four to eight hours per plane.

“The FAA is requiring immediate inspections of certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes before they can return to flight,” commented Mike Whitaker, administrator for the FAA.

Boeing on Saturday meanwhile agreed with the decision, issuing an extremely brief press release so that it can state it acknowledged the decision.

“We agree with and fully support the FAA’s decision to require immediate inspections of 737-9 airplanes with the same configuration as the affected airplane. In addition, a Boeing technical team is supporting the NTSB’s investigation into last night’s event,” said the company in the release.

The grounding of Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft follows an incident that occurred early this weekend, when an Alaska Airlines plane saw a portion of its fuselage fall off mid-air, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing in Portland, Oregon.

Social media meanwhile has been quick to point out numerous safety issues related to Boeing airplanes as of late, with many claiming this is the result of putting profits ahead of safety in the interest of shareholders.


Information for this story was found via Twitter, the FAA, Boeing and the sources and companies mentioned. The author has no securities or affiliations related to this organization. Not a recommendation to buy or sell. Always do additional research and consult a professional before purchasing a security. The author holds no licenses.

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