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Alaska Airlines says inspections show 'no concerning findings' on more than 25% of 737-9 fleetAlaska Airlines grounded the planes for safety checks after a cabin panel blow out forced a brand-new plane loaded with passengers to make an emergency landing in Oregon on Friday.

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Last Updated 07 January 2024, 00:39 IST

An Alaska Airlines aircraft.

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Alaska Airlines said on Saturday that inspections on more than a quarter of its 737-9 fleet were complete with "no concerning findings" after the airline grounded dozens of the Boeing planes following an incident on Friday.

Alaska Airlines grounded the planes for safety checks after a cabin panel blow out forced a brand-new plane loaded with passengers to make an emergency landing in Oregon on Friday.

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(Published 07 January 2024, 00:39 IST)