The Airlines, Regulators Taking Action on Boeing 737 Max 9
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The accident on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 on Jan. 5 has thrust Boeing Co.’s 737 Max plane — by far its most popular aircraft and its biggest source of revenue — into the spotlight again.
The manufacturer’s entire fleet of Max aircraft was temporarily taken out of service in 2019 following two deadly crashes. Now, the US Federal Aviation Administration has ordered a temporary grounding of some 737 Max 9 aircraft after Friday’s mishap involving that subtype, prompting regulators and airlines around the world to take precaution and discuss next steps.