Aviation
Boeing issued immediate response on 16 B737 MAX customers
Boeing issued immediate response on 16 B737 MAX customers: Boeing has recommended on Friday to 16 of its customers to address a potential production issue related to an electrical power system in certain 737 MAX airplanes before operating them.
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The 737 MAX was grounded worldwide in March 2019 after two crashes killed 346 people and was grounded worldwide for more than 20 months. Regulators in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Brazil and other countries recertified the plane to fly after Boeing changed an automated flight-control system that caused the crashes.
Boeing said that the recommendation was made “to allow for verification that a sufficient ground path exists for a component of the electrical power system.” Further, Boeing said it also informing their customers of specific tail numbers and provides direction on appropriate corrective actions.
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Boeing did not specify which are the 16 airlines grounded again, but the largest operators of 737 MAX are Southwest Airlines, United, and American Airlines are definitely impacted.
FAA released statement in twitter:
.@Boeing recommends operators of some 737 MAX airplanes temporarily remove them from service to address a potential electrical issue. The FAA will ensure the issue is addressed. Passengers should contact airlines about possible flight delays and cancellations. pic.twitter.com/i6r1fcP5RR
— The FAA ✈️ (@FAANews) April 9, 2021
Shares of Boeing fell slightly, about 1.4% in early trading Friday following the announcement.
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