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USA: 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 of this aircraft model in America. Last week the agency had in fact ordered further checks on some of the 171 aircraft grounded after the explosion of a door on flight AS1282 on January 5th.The...

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AirlinesBoeing bulletin on B-737 MAX 9 aircraft inspections

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