Boeing 737 Max 9 Planes Resume Service Following Safety Checks

Boeing CEO Apologizes for Mid-Flight Incident, Promises Quality Improvements

Boeing 737 Max 9 planes have resumed service following a mid-flight blowout incident on an Alaska Airlines flight earlier this month. The incident led to the grounding of 171 Max 9 planes for safety checks.
Stan Deal, CEO of Boeing's commercial plane unit, apologized for the incident and promised improvements in quality assurance and controls. He stated that the company's long-term focus is on regaining the confidence of customers, regulators, and the flying public.
Alaska Airlines was the first to return its Max 9 planes to service, followed by United Airlines. Other carriers, including Aeromexico and Turkish Airlines, are expected to reintroduce the planes soon.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved a thorough inspection and maintenance process for each of the grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft. Inspections are expected to take up to 12 hours per aircraft.
The US Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the incident and is expected to report on its findings next week.