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The Boeing 737 MAX 9, a member of the 737 MAX family, has been under scrutiny following safety incidents. Here's an overview of how airlines and regulators have responded:
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1. Airlines with the Affected Panel:
- Alaska Airlines: Grounded all 65 of its Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes after an incident where a panel flew off shortly after takeoff. As of February 5, 57 of the grounded jets have resumed flying. read more
- United Airlines: Suspended service on all 79 of its 737 MAX 9 aircraft. After FAA approval, 78 of the 79 United Airlines jets have returned to flying. read more
- Copa Airlines: 21 Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes remained grounded while authorities and the manufacturer defined inspection instructions. read more
- Aeromexico: The 19 Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets in its fleet remained grounded awaiting inspection. read more
- Turkish Airlines: Withdrew five 737 MAX 9 aircraft from service for inspection.
2. Regulators:
- U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): Allowed MAX 9 planes to resume flying after inspections were completed. Nearly all planes have been inspected and returned to service. The FAA also barred Boeing from expanding production due to quality issues. read more
- The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB): Opened an investigation into the incident. read more
The 737 MAX 9, with its range of up to 3,850 nautical miles, continues to be closely monitored by both airlines and regulators. The incidents have highlighted the delicate balance between safety and operational efficiency in the aviation industry.