On January 6th local time, Boeing has issued a statement on its official website regarding the inspection of the 737-9 aircraft: "Safety is our top priority, and we deeply regret the impact this incident has had on its customers and passengers. We agree and fully support the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) decision to immediately inspect 737-9 aircraft with the same configuration as the affected aircraft. In addition, a technical team from Boeing is supporting the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) of the United States." An investigation into last night's incident. We will continue to maintain close contact with regulatory agencies and clients
On the evening of January 5th local time, shortly after takeoff, a 737 MAX 9 aircraft operated by Alaska Airlines suddenly detached its left center and rear emergency hatch, causing the cabin to instantly release pressure and all oxygen masks to fall off. Subsequently, the plane made an emergency landing at Portland International Airport in Oregon. On January 6th, the FAA ordered a temporary suspension of Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft operated by American airlines or within the United States for safety checks. This emergency airworthiness directive will affect approximately 171 aircraft.