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News Release Issued: Jan 6, 2024 (2:06pm EST)

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Boeing Statement on 737-9 Inspections

SEATTLE, Jan. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today issued the following statement:

"Safety is our top priority and we deeply regret the impact this event has had on our customers and their passengers. We agree with and fully support the FAA's decision to require immediate inspections of 737-9 airplanes with the same configuration as the affected airplane. In addition, a Boeing technical team is supporting the NTSB's investigation into last night's event. We will remain in close contact with our regulator and customers."

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'Gigantic wake-up call'

Ed Pierson is a former senior Boeing manager who warned about problems on the 737 Max production line before the two crashes. He now heads an organisation called the Foundation for Aviation Safety, which has been scrutinising the aircraft's record.

He insisted that conditions inside Boeing's factories have not improved, and that the US regulator has been ineffective in holding the company to account.

"This is just a gigantic wake-up call", he said.

"This might just be a major blessing to have such a highly visible incident occur that will cause them to have to admit they have some serious problems."

Boeing has consistently denied such problems exist.

In a statement issued after the FAA ordered the most recent groundings, the company said: "Safety is our top priority and we deeply regret the impact this event has had on our customers and their passengers. We agree with and fully support the FAA's decision to require immediate inspections of 737-9 airplanes with the same configuration as the affected airplane."

Boeing is in the process of ramping up production of the 737 Max to cut waiting times for customers and reduce its backlog of orders.

Arguably, the timing of this latest incident involving its flagship aircraft could not have been worse.

Whatever the cause, it is likely to create further anxiety around the already-damaged 737 Max brand, particularly among passengers.