"Boeing Max 9 Jets Grounded by US Authorities After Fuselage Incident"

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"Boeing Max 9 Jets Grounded by US Authorities After Fuselage Incident"
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Boeing's 737 Max 9 planes remain grounded in the US as airlines await inspection instructions following a harrowing flight where a portion of the fuselage blew out. The FAA and Boeing are negotiating detailed instructions for inspections, focusing on a mid-cabin door plug. Airlines have parked their Max 9 planes, leading to hundreds of flight cancellations. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident, and Boeing's CEO has canceled a leadership summit to address the situation. This incident raises new questions for Boeing, which has faced previous production and safety issues with the Max planes.

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