Alaska Airlines 737-900 MAX loses a door in-flight out of PDX

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FAA Latest holding statement

Apparently the results of the first 40 inspections are complete. "The FAA will thoroughly review the data from them".

Pending this review, approval of inspection and maintenance processes, and the delivery of said inspection and maintenance all 737-9s with door plugs [sic] will remain grounded

Expensive

(1) The FAA ✈️ on X: "The FAA is now investigating Boeing’s manufacturing practices and production lines, including those involving subcontractor Spirit AeroSystems, bolstering its oversight of Boeing, and examining potential system change. https://t.co/fXQlJSdGVu" / X (twitter.com)