Posted 12/31/2023, 3:59:26 PM
Boeing Calls for Inspections of Rudder Parts on B737 MAX Aircraft Operated by Indian Carriers
- Boeing asks airlines operating B737 MAX to inspect rudder control parts for loose hardware, after issue found on a plane
- Affects Indian carriers Air India Express, SpiceJet, and Akasa which operate over 40 B737 MAX combined
- Boeing recommends checks after missing nut found on mechanism connecting rudder to aircraft tail
- Comes as P&W engines for A320neos continue facing issues, with IndiGo having 50 grounded planes
- Further capacity crunch from groundings could lead to sharp airfare hikes, as seen when GoAir collapsed