Following the Alaska Airlines emergency in Portland on Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded all Boeing 737 Max 9 planes.
Boeing confirmed in November 2021 that it created an unsafe aeroplane, the Boeing 737 Max, but proceeded after making “significant changes.”
Boeing has told US airlines operating the contentious Boeing 737 Max to inspect their rudder control system for a potential loose bolt.
A panel on the side of yesterday’s Alaska Airlines B737 Max 9 blew out aloft, resulting in a Mayday and a tough but successful emergency landing in Portland Friday night.
Two deadly and severe crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia that killed everyone on board prompted criminal charges against Boeing, accusing the company of prioritising profit over safety.
Following the recent Alaska Airlines tragedy, the FAA appears to be taking no chances and has immediately prohibited all airlines in the United States from operating the B737 Max.
Over 1160 Boeing 737 MAXs are in service, with the 8 version accounting for the vast majority, followed by the 8-200 and the affected 9 model.
Currently, the B737 Max 9 type is used by airlines all over the world.
United Airlines has 79 planes.
Alaska Airlines has 63 planes.
Aeromexico has 18 planes.
Turkish Airlines has five planes.
flydubei has three planes.
Southwest has the most MAX planes in its fleet, with almost 200 of the type 8, while United has 79 active MAX 9. At this time, the stop is solely for the MAX 9.
When it comes to orders, the B737 Max is one of the most successful planes.
This FAA action has the potential to cause significant disruption, delays, and uncertainty, particularly in US airspace. It applies to both short-haul and longer-haul trips to Hawaii, where United Airlines is now flying the B737 Max.
This month, Alaska Airlines has over 5000 flights on the B737 Max 9, while United Airlines has over 8000 departures.
Alaska Airlines has expanded its orders and options for the Boeing 737 MAX to 120 jets, and this plane is also used on long overwater trips to Hawaii. Alaska Airlines just acquired Hawaiian Airlines in order to compete with United on this profitable route.
