Summary
- Boeing is strengthening quality assurance and controls for the production of its 737 MAX 9 aircraft after the incident with Alaska Airlines flight AS1282.
- United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with the largest fleets of 737 MAX 9 aircraft in the US, are the most affected airlines, with Alaska Airlines canceling up to 20% of flights each day.
- Boeing is implementing measures such as more quality inspections, independent assessment of its Quality Management System, reviewing work by Spirit AeroSystems, and emphasizing personal accountability in aircraft construction.