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Hundreds of Boeing 737-Max jets need to be inspected for structural integrity issues, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, after it received reports that some of the airplanes had cracks in near one of the galley door cutouts. The directive impacts three models of 737 Maxes — the Max 8, Max 8-200 and Max 9 — amounting to around 470 planes. NewsNation's Marcus Espinoza reports. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
Southwest and other airlines had wanted to begin offering service with the aircraft prior to the pandemic, but the certification faced years of delays resulting from fatal crashes of the Max 8 model, a redesign of the engine anti-icing system and other safety and manufacturing problems.
