United, Alaska Airlines report loose components on 737 MAX planesWASHINGTONUnited and Alaska Airlines both reported on Monday that loose hardware had been discovered on some of their Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes during preliminary inspections after a dramatic mid-flight incident last week. Hours later, Alaska Airlines announced its staff had found that "loose hardware was visible on some aircraft." "We're working to return our Boeing 737 MAX 9s to service in the days ahead," United said in a statement. Alaska Airlines said it was still awaiting "final documentation" from Boeing and the FAA before beginning the formal inspection process. Analysts said the Alaska Airlines problems may have stemmed from a manufacturing defect.

Source: Ethiopian News January 09, 2024 05:42 UTC