US regulators have grounded 171 Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft temporarily following a cabin panel blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight. The FAA ordered immediate inspections before allowing flight resumption, prioritizing safety amidst the NTSB’s investigation.
US regulators grounding 737-9 MAX planes
Boeing supports the FAA directive and prioritizes safety, expressing regret for customer impact. The EU and UK authorities have adopted the directive despite no EU carriers operating the affected configuration.
Alaska Airlines grounded its Max 9 fleet after an emergency landing due to a mid-air panel blowout. Passengers described a terrifying scene, with a hole in the fuselage, oxygen masks deployed, and parts sucked out of the aircraft, emphasizing the flight’s intense ordeal.
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