The FAA 's decision is likely to exacerbate an existing backlog of orders from airlines, including significant commitments from African carriers like Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways . At the Dubai Airshow last year, Ethiopian Airlines ordered 11 787 Dreamliners and 20 737 MAX jets, which may now face delays due to the production limitations. The FAA will monitor Boeing 's progress in addressing quality and safety improvements before reconsidering the production cap. Boeing has faced a series of setbacks, starting in February when the FAA barred it from increasing 737 MAX production after a door panel blew out during a January 5 flight on a new 737 MAX 9. Earlier in the year, a section of an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 separated from the aircraft shortly after takeoff.
