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B-737 Max 9 aircraft: FAA launches investigation

Objective: review Boeing inspection and maintenance standards

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an official investigation into the air safety of the B-737 MAX 9 aircraft. This is a move that comes following the plane crash involving an aircraft of this model (marks N704AL) of American airline Alaska Airlines (flight AS1282), in which a panel positioned to cover the emergency door (plug door) exploded in flight.In the 48 hours immediately...

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AirlinesB-737/900 airplane: FAA recommends inspections

Safety notice issued to airlines: "Evaluate securing the doors"

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) yesterday forwarded a recommendation to airlines that have B-737/900ER aircraft in their fleet to inspect the plug doors. The goal is to ensure that these components... more

Civil aviationUSA: further checks on B-737 MAX 9 aircraft

Second round of FAA inspections on aircraft for which technicians have expressed doubts

The American Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced in the last few hours the completion of the second round of inspections on 40 B-737 MAX 9 aircraft. This is a first step towards the recommissioning... more

AirlinesUSA: FAA starts hiring workers with disabilities

Harsh criticism from the American media: "Also include those with intellectual and psychiatric pathologies"

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) hires workers with mental and psychological disabilities: this is an initiative that falls within the framework of a campaign in favor of the inclusion of diversity.... more

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