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The speedy return of the Max 9 comes as the FAA said it plans to increase its oversight of Boeing’s production and quality control processes.
The vast majority of Boeing 737 Max 9s are back in service.
The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday nearly 94% — or 135 of 144 — of the affected aircraft have been inspected and have been returned to service following a blowout incident on an Alaska Airlines jet.
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines are the only two U.S. carriers that operate the Max 9. The FAA-mandated grounding forced the two airlines to cancel thousands of flights during January, and Alaska said it expects to take a $150 million hit for the grounding.&