The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating whether Boeing failed to ensure the safety and compliance of a panel that blew off an Alaska Airlines jetliner midflight. The investigation focuses on plugs used to fill spots for extra doors when not required for safety on Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners. The FAA grounded Max 9 jets after the incident, and additional discrepancies were reported on other planes. Boeing pledged cooperation and called it a “quality escape.” The incident comes amid increased scrutiny of the FAA’s oversight of Boeing, with Congress members questioning its effectiveness. A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Boeing.
FAA Investigates Boeing Over Jetliner Panel Blowout
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