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Boeing Reinstalled Panel That Later Blew Out of 737 Max Jet

Baua Electric

The employees opened the panel, known as a door plug, because work needed to be done to its rivets — which are often used to join and secure parts on planes — said the person, who asked for anonymity because the person isn’t authorized to speak publicly while the National Transportation Safety Board conducts an investigation.

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Grounded Boeing Max 9 Jets Could Resume Flying Within Days

Baua Electric

On Wednesday, the agency approved a set of inspection and maintenance procedures and said airlines could resume flying the jets once the checks were complete. said on Wednesday that it would increase oversight of Boeing and begin an investigation into the company’s practices. The quality-assurance issues we have seen are unacceptable,” Mr.