United Airlines has found installation defects in the door plugs of its Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets, including loose bolts. This discovery comes after United grounded its MAX 9 fleet following a decompression accident aboard an Alaska Airlines flight, which involved a door plug being blown away from the aircraft body during ascent.
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FAA Orders Grounding of Boeing 737 Max 9 Planes After Alaska Airlines Jet Suffers Blowout
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Federal officials have mandated the immediate grounding of Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners for inspections following an incident where an Alaska Airlines plane suffered a blowout, leaving a gaping hole in the fuselage. The required inspections, taking approximately four to eight hours per aircraft, affect about 171 airplanes worldwide. As of Saturday morning, more than a quarter of the fleet had been inspected with no concerning findings reported.
Alaska Airlines Grounds 737-9 MAX Fleet After Flight 1282's Emergency Landing Due to Fuselage Tear
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Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, en route from Portland to California, was forced to make an abrupt turnaround on Friday afternoon due to a depressurization issue. This emergency situation occurred after a window and part of the fuselage appeared to tear off the aircraft, a Boeing 737-9 MAX.
In response to this alarming incident, Alaska Airlines has temporarily grounded its entire fleet of 65 Boeing 737-9 MAX planes to conduct comprehensive safety and maintenance inspections.
Turkey Eliminates Visa Requirement for North American Travelers
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Turkey has announced a significant change in its visa policy, removing the requirement for North American travelers to obtain visas for entry into the country. The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism confirmed that visitors from North America, including the United States and Canada, will no longer need to purchase E-visas, which were previously available online for $51.50.
China Launches Its First Large Cruise Ship: Adora Magic City Sets Sail
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China has marked a significant milestone in the cruise industry with the inaugural voyage of its first domestically built large cruise ship, the Adora Magic City. Operated by Adora Cruises, the 135,000-gross-ton vessel embarked on its maiden journey on January 1 from Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port. The six-day voyage includes stops in Jeju, South Korea, and Fukuoka and Nagasaki in Japan.