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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent

What caused the Boeing plane issue and what does it mean for the rest of the fleet?

Alaska Airlines plane with a gap where the door blew out
The cause of the problem on the Alaska Airlines flight, where part of the fuselage tore away, is not yet known. Photograph: NTSB/Reuters

An incident on an Alaska Airlines flight where part of the fuselage tore away has again put the spotlight on Boeing’s newest and top-selling model, the 737 Max. Here we look at what happened and what it might mean for Boeing and its 737 Max.

What exactly happened this time?

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