Regulatory bodies swiftly grounded some versions of Boeing's 737 MAX 9 jet pending inspections after the emergency, which miraculously saw no major injuries. The incident is the latest setback for the manufacturer, particularly over the 737 MAX. Story continuesThey both occurred on 737 MAX 8 planes, which are slightly smaller than the MAX 9. After the Alaska Airlines incident, the FAA said that around 171 Boeing 737 MAX 9 worldwide would be grounded for inspections, with each check taking four to eight hours. In October, Boeing executives said they were focused on increasing output to 38 MAX planes per month.

Source: Ethiopian News January 08, 2024 15:57 UTC