Boeing discovers new problem with 737 MAX aircraft

A Boeing 737 MAX aircraft at the factory (Photo: Reuters).

"On February 1, we received notification from a supplier of non-conformances on some 737 fuselages," Boeing's chief commercial officer Stan Deal said on February 4.

Boeing will have to fix faulty rivet holes on about five 737 MAX planes, which could delay deliveries.

“This is the only course of action based on our commitment to always deliver excellent aircraft,” Mr. Deal stressed.

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on January 6 ordered the grounding of about 200 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft while airlines conduct safety inspections of the fleet. The request was made after an Alaska Airlines aircraft experienced a window and part of the fuselage coming loose at an altitude of nearly 5,000m.

Boeing has spent years trying to fix a series of quality defects while ramping up production of planes, including the 737 MAX.

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