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Boeing Settles with Alaska Air for $160 Million After Flight 1282 Door Incident



Boeing has compensated Alaska Air Group with approximately $160 million following an incident involving a door plug on Alaska flight 1282, as revealed in a recent SEC filing by the airline. This initial payment aims to cover the financial losses stemming from the incident and the grounding of the 737-9 MAX fleet. Alaska Air reported a significant hit to its first-quarter pretax profits, citing lost revenues and additional operational costs. Further compensation discussions between Boeing and Alaska Air are ongoing, with specifics remaining confidential. Following the incident, which saw a door plug detach shortly after takeoff without causing serious injuries, the FAA grounded several Max 9 aircraft as a precaution. Boeing is under scrutiny from both the FAA and the NTSB, with an investigation and an audit into the company's production practices underway. Amid these challenges, Boeing's CEO, Dave Calhoun, announced his upcoming resignation, committing to enhancing company stability and safety standards.




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