Boeing failed 33 out of 89 inspections conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration during a six-week audit of the 737 Max jet's production, which began after a mid-air incident involving the 737 Max 9 in January, reported Sputnik, quoting a New York Times report on Tuesday, citing the FAA review.
More airlines are returning their grounded Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes to the air following the Federal Aviation Administration’s release of a list of actions to deal with door plugs on the model.
Alaska Airlines is expected to lose at least US$50 million (RM236.5 million) after the United States Federal Aviation Administration grounded 171 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft as a response to the door plug that blew off mid-flight on January 5 and tore a hole in the fuselage.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke revealed that the door plug in question was indeed a Malaysian product, but emphasised that its usage had been approved by the FAA.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will keep Boeing 737-9 MAX grounded for the safety of American travellers until extensive inspection and maintenance are conducted and data from inspections is reviewed, the FAA said on its website Friday.
Fadhlina Sidek, in a ministry statement, says those eligible can claim through its Delima app via Kota Buku Digital feature, but Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir says mechanism will be disclosed later
