SEATTLE (AP) — The blowout of part of the fuselage on a Boeing 737 Max flying over Oregon is the latest in a string of safety problems — including two devastating crashes — for the aerospace giant. The most serious issues have involved the 737 Max, the latest version of its venerable 737, a workhorse of passenger aviation. Last year, Boeing reported a problem with fittings on Max jets where the fuselage meets the vertical section of the tail. Spirit also installs door plugs in the 737 Max 9, including the one that suffered the blowout Friday. Also under investigation is what prompted the emergency landing in Wichita, Kansas, of a Denver-bound United Airlines flight on Dec. 14.

Source: Ethiopian News January 09, 2024 01:06 UTC