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FAA orders inspection of hundreds of 737 Max jets for cracks

The FAA ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets for cracks in the body of the plane.

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What happened The FAA ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets for cracks in the body of the plane.

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CenterFAA orders inspection of hundreds of 737 Max jets for cracks

WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH) · Center · News report

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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Aug 6, 4:07 PM

FAA orders inspection of hundreds of 737 Max jets for cracks

The FAA ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets for cracks in the body of the plane.

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Aug 6, 4:07 PM

FAA orders inspection of hundreds of 737 Max jets for cracks

The FAA ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets for cracks in the body of the plane.

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Aug 6, 4:07 PM

FAA orders inspection of hundreds of 737 Max jets for cracks

The FAA ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets for cracks in the body of the plane.

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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Aug 6, 4:07 PM

FAA orders inspection of hundreds of 737 Max jets for cracks

The FAA ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets for cracks in the body of the plane.

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Aug 6, 4:07 PM

FAA orders inspection of hundreds of 737 Max jets for cracks

The FAA ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets for cracks in the body of the plane.

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Aug 6, 4:07 PM

FAA orders inspection of hundreds of 737 Max jets for cracks

The FAA ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets for cracks in the body of the plane.

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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Aug 6, 4:07 PM

FAA orders inspection of hundreds of 737 Max jets for cracks

The FAA ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets for cracks in the body of the plane.

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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Aug 6, 4:07 PM

FAA orders inspection of hundreds of 737 Max jets for cracks

The FAA ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets for cracks in the body of the plane.

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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Aug 6, 4:07 PM

FAA orders inspection of hundreds of 737 Max jets for cracks

The FAA ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets for cracks in the body of the plane.

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Aug 6, 4:07 PM

FAA orders inspection of hundreds of 737 Max jets for cracks

The FAA ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets for cracks in the body of the plane.

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Aug 6, 4:07 PM

FAA orders inspection of hundreds of 737 Max jets for cracks

The FAA ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets for cracks in the body of the plane.

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WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque)News report · Aug 6, 4:07 PM

FAA orders inspection of hundreds of 737 Max jets for cracks

The FAA ordered inspections of hundreds of Boeing 737 Max jets for cracks in the body of the plane.

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Aug 6, 4:07 PM: WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH) joined the source map.

Aug 6, 4:07 PM: WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst) joined the source map.

Aug 6, 4:07 PM: WBAL Baltimore (Hearst) joined the source map.

Aug 6, 4:07 PM: KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst) joined the source map.

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