Alaska Airlines CEO finds numerous loose bolts on 737 Max 9s post-FAA grounding following a mid-flight door blow-off incident.

Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci revealed that the airline found "many loose bolts" on Boeing 737 Max 9 planes during an in-house inspection. This follows the recent incident in which a door blew off a plane mid-flight, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration to ground all Max 9 planes. The Alaska Airlines CEO expressed frustration and disappointment with Boeing, demanding improvements to their quality programs.

January 24, 2024
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