In a public statement, Boeing CEO David Calhoun expressed remorse and acknowledged the company's mistake in a recent incident involving the 737 MAX 9 aircraft. Calhoun emphasized the company's commitment to complete transparency throughout the investigation process. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is currently examining the accident to determine the root cause.
However, the inspections of the 737 MAX 9 planes have faced delays as regulators instructed Boeing to revise its instructions for airlines to inspect the aircraft. Both United and Alaska Airlines have reported instances of loose hardware found on some of their MAX 9 planes. Due to these concerns, most of the MAX 9 planes have been grounded, including over 200 in service globally, with a significant number operating in the United States.
