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Alaska Airlines has grounded its Boeing 737-9 Max fleet after “explosive” decompression.

The New York Times writes that Flight 1282 made an emergency landing at Portland International Airport 20 because a wall blew out. Thankfully, all 171 passengers survived.

In a statement yesterday, Alaska Airlines said it would inspect the 65 grounded planes over “the next few days.” Today, the airline updated the statement, saying it’s inspected over a quarter of the fleet and saw “no concerning findings.”

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Boeing’s Starliner successfully docks to the International Space Station for the first timeBoeing’s Starliner successfully docks to the International Space Station for the first time
Boeing successfully launches Starliner spacecraft to orbit in do-over test flightBoeing successfully launches Starliner spacecraft to orbit in do-over test flight
Watch Boeing launch its Starliner space capsule in do-over flightWatch Boeing launch its Starliner space capsule in do-over flight
Boeing’s third launch attempt nears for embattled Starliner spacecraft

Perhaps this time will be the one

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Boeing Starliner test flight delayed until 2022Boeing Starliner test flight delayed until 2022
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Boeing Starliner launch delayed again as it returns to the factory for troubleshootingBoeing Starliner launch delayed again as it returns to the factory for troubleshooting
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After years of turmoil, Boeing’s Starliner capsule is set for a do-over

Test-launching its astronaut capsule a second time, Boeing needs a success now more than ever

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United Airlines flight safely lands after dramatic engine failure caught on cameraUnited Airlines flight safely lands after dramatic engine failure caught on camera
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Boeing’s 737 Max is back in serviceBoeing’s 737 Max is back in service
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Boeing astronaut withdraws himself from first crewed test flight of passenger spacecraftBoeing astronaut withdraws himself from first crewed test flight of passenger spacecraft
Criminal probe looking into misconduct allegations by former NASA official, WSJ reportsCriminal probe looking into misconduct allegations by former NASA official, WSJ reports
FAA shares new steps for Boeing to return 737 Max to the skiesFAA shares new steps for Boeing to return 737 Max to the skies
What the future of the space station looks like after SpaceX’s historic launchWhat the future of the space station looks like after SpaceX’s historic launch
Boeing resumes production of its troubled 737 Max airplaneBoeing resumes production of its troubled 737 Max airplane
The ancient computers in the Boeing 737 Max are holding up a fix

The perils of fixing a hardware problem with software

Darryl Campbell
Boeing will refly its passenger spacecraft for NASA without crew after flubbed debut launchBoeing will refly its passenger spacecraft for NASA without crew after flubbed debut launch
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Boeing’s passenger spacecraft actually suffered a second unknown software glitch during debut flightBoeing’s passenger spacecraft actually suffered a second unknown software glitch during debut flight
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Boeing now says the 737 Max won’t fly again until at least mid-2020Boeing now says the 737 Max won’t fly again until at least mid-2020
Boeing had more cancellations than orders in 2019 as 737 Max crisis deepensBoeing had more cancellations than orders in 2019 as 737 Max crisis deepens
Boeing employees’ frightening internal messages released in 737 Max investigationBoeing employees’ frightening internal messages released in 737 Max investigation
NASA finally rolls out completed core of its massive new rocketNASA finally rolls out completed core of its massive new rocket
Boeing and NASA are forming an investigation team to figure out cause of spacecraft mishapBoeing and NASA are forming an investigation team to figure out cause of spacecraft mishap
Boeing’s new Starliner spacecraft lands in the desert after shaky first flight to spaceBoeing’s new Starliner spacecraft lands in the desert after shaky first flight to space
Boeing’s new Starliner spacecraft is in the wrong orbit during first trip to spaceBoeing’s new Starliner spacecraft is in the wrong orbit during first trip to space
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