A cabin blowout at 16,000 feet and the grounding of over 170 Boeing jets amplify airlines frustrations with the planemaker s safety and supply issues. Alaska and United Airlines, with 70% of the MAX 9 fleet, cancel flights as provisional checks reveal loose bolts, potentially delaying the return to service. Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun acknowledges mistakes, anticipating a challenging period. Industry insiders suggest growing discontent with Boeing s repeated problems and production delays, urging airlines to explore alternative suppliers for risk reduction.
A cabin blowout at 16,000 feet and the grounding of more than 170 Boeing jets have rekindled frustration among airlines over the planemaker's struggle to contain a series of safety and supply crises, industry officials and experts said. Alaska Airlines, which operated Friday's domestic U.S. flight, and United Airlines together have 70% of the MAX 9 fleet and have canceled hundreds of flights. Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun on Tuesday acknowledged mistakes and told staff he and many customers had been "shaken to the bone."
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A cabin blowout at 16,000
feet and the grounding of more than 170 Boeing jets have
rekindled frustration among airlines over the planemaker s
struggle to contain a series of safety and supply.
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