Alaska Airlines CEO reveals ‘many’ Boeing 737 Max 9 planes had loose bolts after a midair incident.
FAA grounds Max 9 fleet, launching a safety audit of Boeing’s production.
Alaska Airlines steps up own inspections, questions Boeing’s quality control. United Airlines reconsiders Max 10 for its fleet.
“I’m more than frustrated and disappointed,” he said. “I am angry. This happened to Alaska Airlines. It happened to our guests and happened to our people. And — my demand on Boeing is what are they going to do to improve their quality programs in-house.”
Following the incident, the Federal Aviation Administration ordered all Boeing Max 9 planes grounded and launched a safety investigation.
The agency also announced an audit of Boeing’s Max 9 production line and suppliers “to evaluate Boeing’s compliance with its approved quality procedures.”
It is also subjecting Boeing, as well as its third-party suppliers, to additional increased monitoring.
The incident also prompted lawmakers to question whether Boeing’s quality control systems are adequate.
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