US Aviation Authority "Flight Ban on Crashed Boeing 737 Max 9"

Growing Safety Concerns Over Holes in Aircraft Fuselage During Flight

The U.S. aviation authorities have ordered a complete grounding of 171 Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft of the same model until safety can be guaranteed. This measure comes amid growing safety concerns following an emergency landing caused by a hole that appeared in the fuselage during a recent flight.

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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated in a press release on the 7th (local time), "These affected aircraft will remain grounded until we are confident they are safe." According to the FAA announcement, the total number of aircraft temporarily grounded is 171.

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Panama-based Copa Airlines, Mexico-based Aeromexico, Turkish Airlines, and Icelandair are among the operators of this aircraft model. United Airlines holds the largest number with 79 planes, while Alaska Airlines, which experienced the recent incident, has 65. According to the Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Korean carriers including Korean Air do not operate this aircraft model.

Meanwhile, on the 5th, Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, a Boeing 737 Max 9 carrying 171 passengers and 6 crew members, took off from Portland International Airport in Oregon, USA, and made an emergency landing shortly after takeoff due to a hole that appeared in the fuselage.

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