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Boeing 737-9 MAX

Boeing’s troubles not over yet: FAA withholds MAX production expansion, orders rigorous inspections of grounded planes

The US Federal Aviation Administration has ordered a thorough inspection and maintenance process on each of the 171 grounded Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft before they are allowed to return to service. 

[UPDATED] Alaska Airlines’ blown out door plug made in Malaysia, NTSB confirms

The door plug of the Boeing 737 Max 9 that blew out on an Alaska Airlines flight was made in Malaysia, the United States’ National Transportation Safety Board has confirmed.

FAA orders extended grounding of Boeing 737 MAX 9 as inspection continues

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will keep Boeing 737-9 MAX grounded for the safety of American travellers until extensive inspection and maintenance are conducted and data from inspections is reviewed, the FAA said on its website Friday.

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