US Aviation Regulator, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced today (July 8, 2024) that it has ordered Aerospace giant Boeing to inspect 2,600 737 MAX and Next-Generation (NG) aircraft.
Boeing 737 MAX Issue
Boeing announced on Sunday that it will need to conduct additional work on approximately 50 undelivered 737 MAX aircraft, which could potentially result in delays for some imminent deliveries.
Boeing advised airlines to conduct inspections on 737 MAX to check for potential issues with a loose bolt in the rudder control system
A new quality problem related to the Boeing 737 MAX involving its supplier Spirit AeroSystems has come to light.
Boeing has started to fix its new-found issue on the 737 MAX, with Qatar Airways (QR) aircraft being the first to be reworked on STA 1016 fitting.