On January 5, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-9 had to make an emergency landing in Portland after a door plug blew out shortly after takeoff, causing concern.
For Boeing, this was another setback for its 737 MAX series, which it could not afford.
Over the past five years, public trust in the manufacturer has declined significantly. Boeing’s market share has also suffered compared to its rival Airbus, with fewer orders and deliveries each year.
Boeing’s current situation has been attributed to various factors, including poor quality control and a focus on profits. Analysts and former employees believe that the company’s culture has created a divide between management and factory workers, with the 737-9 crisis being the latest symptom of this ongoing problem.
Flight AS1282, traveling from Portland to Ontario, experienced a pressurization issue shortly after takeoff on January 5. The 737-9 from the MAX family reached a maximum altitude of 16,325 feet before beginning its descent. Fortunately, all passengers and crew escaped safely, with only minor injuries.
Source from www.aljazeera.com