Boeing Warns 737 Planes Might Also Have Faulty Wings
After a joint investigation by Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration, over 300 Boeing 737 jets, including the controversial MAX models, have been identified as having faulty parts in their wings, according to statements from both Boeing and the FAA.
Slats are pieces on the front of the wing and move along a track to create lift. They are most pivotal during take-off and landing.RELATED: Trump Gives ‘Emergency Order’ to Ground all Boeing 737 MAX Planes in the U.S. After Deadly Crashes Those crashes are believed to be linked to a faulty software update that Boeing has been working to resolve and were not related to the newly discovered wing issue.
Numerous airlines, including U.S. carriers like American and Southwest, used the 737 MAX 8 for their flights. Those planes remain grounded.— Donald J. Trump March 13, 2019 RELATED: Plane Carrying 143 People Skids Off Runway Into Florida River, Injuring 21
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