From Fortune Media IP Limited:

Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners are resuming flights in the United States for the first time since the plane was grounded after problems arose with a panel on one of the planes. Only two U.S. airlines operate the model. The FAA has detailed the process for inspecting and fixing the airplane components that have caused safety problems.

The two models were grounded after a door plug blew off during an Alaska Airlines flight. After subsequent inspections, regulations have been placed on the repair process and what exactly needs to be modified to ensure that the Max 9 will be as safe as possible.
The FAA will make airplanes go through a “detailed visual inspection”.United claims that the process involve removing interior and seating sections in order to inspect the plane’s door plugs and interior hardware.

Despite losing some sales, airlines believe that customer will regain confidence in the Max 9 overtime. Airline officials and aviation regulations point out that there is not a case of a fatal crash of a U.S. airliner since 2009. Despite recency events, flying is considerably safer than driving. However, there has been an increased number of close calls in the last year.

The FAA is still questioning Boeing and its suppliers’ manufacturing safety procedures for the troubling door plug. The FAA will not clear Boeing for an expansion in production for Max Jets until it’s satisfied with the outcome of this investigation. Airbus has edged ahead of Boeing in both passenger plane orders and deliveries.



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