Did Boeing pay Alaska Airlines $160 million?

FILE - An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 awaits inspection at the airline’s hangar at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Jan. 10, 2024, in SeaTac, Wash. Alaska Airlines said Thursday, April 4, that Boeing paid the carrier $160 million in “initial compensation” for a panel that blew out of an Alaska Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliner in January.

Did Boeing make Alaska Airlines engine?

The Alaska Airlines flight landed safely in Seattle. Boeing didn't manufacture the engine, but the incident comes as the company faces scrutiny over safety. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview

Did Alaska find loose bolts on Boeing 737 MAX 9?

The Boeing 737 Max 9 that were grounded after the incident have all been inspected and returned to service. Alaska CEO Ben Minicucci said in an interview that the airline found loose bolts on many of the planes.