Boeing is forced to once again postpone deliveries of 737 MAX jets to China Southern Airlines, among other Chinese carriers with outstanding orders, following an investigation by U.S. aircraft regulators, according to the Wall Street Journal. lost.
The plane was scheduled to be delivered as early as January this year, but Chinese airlines are now delaying the shipment while they inspect the plane. That's because the airline is on the same group of jets as the Alaska Airlines flight that had its side window panel blown off during the flight in 2016. The plane made an emergency landing in early January, resulting in multiple injuries. according to In WSJ. Deliveries have already been delayed for years by Chinese regulators following two fatal Boeing Co. 737 MAX 8 crashes. (Related: Boeing 737 forced to return to Japanese airport after crack found in cockpit window)
Boeing has long sought to capitalize on China's aircraft market, with the company estimating that China will account for about 20% of global aircraft purchases over the next 20 years, according to the Journal. The company also faces headwinds from deteriorating economic and political relations between the U.S. and China, which President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping hope to ease during bilateral talks in November. And so.
According to WSJ, Chinese regulators have so far not said anything about the Alaska Airlines incident as they wait for the US investigation to be completed. China has experienced delays in regulatory approvals for Boeing aircraft in recent years, potentially leading to further regulatory action against Boeing and potentially dashing its dreams of expansion in the Chinese market. There are growing concerns about this.
The day after the incident, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) temporarily grounded more than 100 Boeing 727 MAX 9 planes around the world and ordered airlines to inspect their aircraft. United Airlines conducted its own inspections of Boeing planes and found loose bolts on at least five of its planes.
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The FAA then launched an investigation into whether Boeing failed to deliver the product in a condition safe for flight and whether the aircraft sold were in compliance with designs previously approved by the FAA.
Passengers on an Alaska Airlines flight filed a lawsuit against Boeing Co. on Thursday, alleging they suffered psychological and physical trauma after the left door plug broke and the cabin was depressurized. The plaintiffs claim that the company failed to ensure safety when designing and manufacturing the aircraft.
Boeing and China Southern Airlines did not immediately respond to requests for comment from the Daily Caller News Foundation.
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