Federal regulators have greenlit an inspection process allowing airlines to resume Boeing 737 Max 9 flights, grounded since a midflight incident involving a side panel. The FAA’s review of the Alaska Airlines incident instilled confidence, but Boeing’s production expansion requests will be denied until quality-control concerns are resolved, affirmed FAA’s Mike Whitaker. Production limits apply exclusively to Max models (8 and 9), with Boeing aiming for collaboration with the FAA and airlines to reinstate grounded planes safely. The recent door plug blowout prompted detailed visual inspections and adjustments before resuming Max 9 service. Senator Maria Cantwell announced Congress’s scrutiny of Boeing’s safety culture.
FAA Approves Inspection Process for Boeing 737 Max 9 Resumption; Production Expansion Halted
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