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"Alaska Airlines Halts Boeing 737-9 Operations Following Mid-Flight Fuselage Incidents"

Alaska Airlines has grounded its fleet of 65 Boeing 737-9 planes after an incident where part of the fuselage blew open mid-flight on a journey from Portland to California, resulting in an emergency landing. The Federal Aviation Administration described the issue as a "pressurization issue." The airline is conducting full maintenance and safety inspections on each aircraft before returning them to service and is collaborating with Boeing and regulators to investigate the cause. This event raises further concerns about Boeing's quality control, following previous issues with the 737 MAX series. United Airlines also reportedly grounded some of its 737 Max 9 planes following the incident.