FAA completes initial 40 inspections of Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes
January 17, 2024 – 7:45 AM PST
FAA Completes Inspections of Boeing 737 MAX 9 Planes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Wednesday that it has completed inspections of an initial group of 40 Boeing 737 MAX 9 airplanes. This is a significant step towards potentially ungrounding the planes, following an incident where a cabin panel broke off during a flight on January 5.
Previously, the FAA had stated that 40 out of the 171 grounded planes needed to be reinspected before the agency could review the results and determine if it is safe to allow the Boeing MAX 9s to resume flying.
The FAA will now thoroughly review the data from the inspections before making a decision on whether the planes can resume flights.
Both Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, the two U.S. carriers that operate the Boeing 737 MAX 9, have completed the inspections. However, they have had to cancel numerous flights since last week and have extended the cancellation of all MAX 9 flights until Wednesday.
Spirit AeroSystems, the company responsible for building and installing the panel that broke off, is supporting Boeing’s efforts to inspect and safely return the 737-9 fleet to service.
In response to the incident, Boeing has appointed retired U.S. Navy admiral Kirkland H. Donald to advise the CEO on improving quality control.
Boeing’s production processes have faced scrutiny since the panel incident, which has raised concerns about the safety of Boeing’s jets. This comes after two crashes in recent years that resulted in the deaths of 346 people. Investors are also worried about potential delays in aircraft deliveries.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and FAA safety chief are currently briefing senators on the investigation.
Kirkland Donald will lead a team of outside experts in evaluating quality practices at Boeing Commercial Airplanes and its supply chain, providing recommendations to Boeing CEO David Calhoun and the board of directors.
Calhoun will visit Spirit AeroSystems’ production facilities in Wichita, Kansas, on Wednesday to address employees alongside the company’s CEO, Pat Shanahan.
Reporting by David Shepardson and Valerie Insinna; editing by Jason Neely, Elaine Hardcastle and Bernadette Baum
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How many planes needed to be reinspected before the FAA could review the results and potentially allow the planes to resume flying?
E Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced the completion of inspections on an initial group of 40 Boeing 737 MAX 9 airplanes, marking a significant step towards potentially ungrounding the planes. The inspections were conducted following an incident on January 5, where a cabin panel broke off during a flight.
Previously, the FAA stated that 40 out of the 171 grounded planes needed to be reinspected before the agency could review the results and determine if it is safe to allow the Boeing MAX 9s to resume flying. Now that the inspections have been completed, the FAA will thoroughly review the data before making a decision on whether the planes can resume flights.
Both Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, the two U.S. carriers that operate the Boeing 737 MAX 9, have already completed the inspections. However, they have had to cancel numerous flights since last week and have extended the cancellation of all MAX 9 flights until Wednesday.
Spirit AeroSystems, the company responsible for building and installing the panel that broke off, is actively supporting Boeing’s efforts to inspect and safely return the 737-9 fleet to service. In response to the incident, Boeing has appointed retired U.S. Navy admiral Kirkland H. Donald to advise the CEO on improving quality control.
Boeing’s production processes have come under scrutiny since the panel incident, raising concerns about the safety of Boeing’s jets. This is especially significant considering the two crashes in recent years that resulted in the tragic deaths of 346 people. Investors are also worried about potential delays in aircraft deliveries.
The completion of the inspections by the FAA is undoubtedly an important development in the effort to address the safety concerns surrounding the Boeing 737 MAX 9. However, the agency’s thorough review of the inspection data will be crucial in determining whether these planes can once again take to the skies, ensuring the safety of passengers and restoring public confidence in Boeing’s aircraft.
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