Alaska incident: US aviation regulator grounds all Boeing 737-9 Max planes
FAA takes decisive measure, grounds all Boeing Max aircraft
In a recent development, the FAA has ordered the temporary suspension of all Boeing Max airplanes. This decision follows a frightening incident on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 to Ontario, California. After the recent incident, the FAA decided to halt the operation of specific Boeing 737 MAX 9 airplanes used by U.S. airlines or flying within the U.S. Now, emerging reports suggest that the Federal Aviation Administration has taken a decisive measure due to the ongoing accidents involving Boeing Max, opting to suspend all activities until further notice.
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FAA grounds all Boeing Max aircrafts
On Tuesday, Boeing's CEO, Dave Calhoun, acknowledged accountability for a significant incident involving Alaska Airlines last week. He committed to full transparency as Boeing addresses its most recent crisis, according to AFP.
Speaking to his company’s employee after the terrifying incident occurred, he said, “We're going to approach this (by) number one acknowledging our mistake."
On Tuesday, efforts to get back to operating the 737 Max 9 aircraft met a setback. Officials from the government ordered Boeing to revise the guidelines for airlines undertaking plane inspections.
As quoted by New York Times, the agency in a statement mentioned, “Upon receiving the revised version of instructions from Boeing, the FAA will conduct a thorough review. The safety of the flying public, not speed, will determine the timeline for returning the Boeing 737-9 Max to service,"
Fresh worries about Boeing's 737 MAX family arose on January 9 after after loose parts were found on parked planes, adding to existing concerns among experts regarding the jet's manufacturing process.
A day earlier, AA Administrator Mike Whitaker said, “The FAA is requiring immediate inspections of certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes before they can return to flight. Safety will continue to drive our decision-making as we assist the NTSB’s investigation into Alaska Airlines Flight 1282.”
On January 6, an Alaska Airlines flight from Portland to Ontario experienced a mid-air window break leading to pressure loss and an emergency landing back in Portland. All 180 onboard (174 passengers and 6 crew) escaped unharmed.
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