Boeing has discovered a new problem with the 737 MAX aircraft.

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

Boeing's chief commercial officer, Stan Deal, said on February 4th: "On February 1st, we received notification from a supplier regarding substandard conditions on some 737 airframes."

Boeing will have to repair faulty rivet holes on approximately five 737 MAX aircraft. Therefore, delivery schedules may be delayed.

"This is the only course of action based on our commitment to always deliver perfect aircraft," Deal emphasized.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on January 6 ordered the grounding of approximately 200 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft while airlines conduct safety inspections of their fleets. This order came after an Alaska Airlines aircraft of this type experienced an incident where a window and part of the fuselage detached at an altitude of nearly 5,000 meters.

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

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-gioi/boeing-phat-hien-van-de-moi-voi-may-bay-737-max-20240205204337378.htm