"Boeing Max 9 Jets Investigated for Design Flaws and Midair Blowouts"
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US aviation investigators are examining a Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft after a door panel blew out mid-flight, prompting an emergency landing. Initial findings do not suggest a widespread design flaw, but the incident has raised fresh safety concerns about Boeing planes. The FAA has grounded and ordered inspections of 737 Max 9 aircraft with modified seating capacity. Boeing has stated that safety is its top priority and is supporting the investigation.
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- ‘We don’t have a statement at this time,’ Spirit Aerosystems responds to claims regarding midair blowout KWCH
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