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FBI letter tells Alaska Airlines passengers they are 'a possible victim of a crime'

"We want answers, accountability, and safer planes" — and a federal investigation will help, an attorney representing passengers who were on the plane that lost its door plug tells NPR.

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Here's how to tell if your next flight is on a Boeing 737 Max 9

After a green light from the FAA, the Max 9 is set to return to the skies. Here's what travelers need to know about the plane after a terrifying scene on an Alaska Airlines flight earlier this month.

Humor from horror: Alaska Airlines takes jokes for Boeing blunder

Alaska Airlines has been made the butt of recent jokes after a door plug that blew off one its planes in mid-air, though the issue originated with the plane's manufacturer.

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The FAA says airlines should check the door plugs on another model of Boeing plane

The Federal Aviation Administration is recommending that airlines visually inspect the door plugs of Boeing 737-900ER jets after some airlines reported unspecified issues with the bolts.

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Amid scrutiny, Boeing promises more quality checks. But is it enough?

The aircraft maker is under renewed pressure to strengthen quality management across its production lines. But critics say a fundamental cultural shift is needed.

The FAA is tightening oversight of Boeing and will audit production of the 737 Max 9

Regulators say they're increasing control of Boeing production after a panel blew off a 737 Max 9 jet, and will re-examine whether the company can be trusted to assess the safety of its own planes.

Alaska cancels all 737 Max 9 flights through Saturday

Alaska Airlines said Wednesday it will cancel all flights scheduled on the 737-9 Max jets through Saturday amid investigations into the aircraft’s safety.