Alaska Air Group Inc. has discovered loose bolts on many of its 737 Max 9 aircraft in the aftermath of this incident. Alaska’s CEO, Ben Minicucci, expressed frustration and disappointment in an interview with NBC, emphasizing the need for Boeing to enhance its in-house quality programs. US aviation safety regulators have ordered the grounding of all Boeing 737 Max 9 planes after a midair incident on January 5th, which caused a significant panel blowout and forced an emergency landing.
Minicucci criticized Boeing’s operations and demanded improvements, stating that the incident on Flight 1282 should never have occurred. The scrutiny of Boeing’s manufacturing quality has extended to inspections by airlines such as Alaska and United Airlines Holdings Inc., both major operators of the Max model. However, these airlines are awaiting final specifications from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Boeing before allowing the planes to resume flights.
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United CEO Scott Kirby has reportedly voiced frustration with Boeing’s management and expressed concerns about the handling of the grounding. Boeing, in response, expressed deep regret for the disruption caused to airline customers and outlined plans to safely return the airplanes to service while improving quality and delivery performance.
Inspections, taking approximately 10 hours per door, are ongoing, and once the FAA issues final guidance, it will take several days to complete the inspections and resume flights. Boeing has committed to assisting Max 9 operators in addressing any findings during the checks. Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun is expected to meet with senators in Washington, D.C., this week to discuss the situation.
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