United finds loose bolts on grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 jets after an Alaska Airlines midair blowout.

United Airlines has discovered loose bolts and installation issues on some Boeing 737 Max 9 jets, following a mid-flight blowout on a similar Alaska Airlines jet. The inspections are focused on plugs used to seal an area for extra emergency doors, which are not required on United and Alaska Max 9s.

January 08, 2024
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