COPA keeps its 21 Boeing 737 MAX9s on the ground

Operations of 21 aircraft Boeing 737 MAX9 from Panamanian Aviation Company, SA (Copa Airlines) remain temporarily suspended after the directive United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The measure will remain in effect while the competent authorities and the manufacturer define the inspection instructions necessary for the evaluation and safe and reliable return to service of the said aircraft.

The Panamanian airline expressed regret for the flight cancellations and delays resulting from this situation and reiterated that it is working to mitigate these disruptions in the best possible way.

“COPA will continue to provide all possible assistance to affected passengers including proactive communication, priority re-routing, subject to availability, re-planning without penalty or refund, as well as accommodation, food and miscellaneous expenses when necessary,” the airline specified in the second statement.

The safety of its passengers and crew is a priority, the airline said, apologizing for the inconvenience and asking for understanding in working with the authorities to ensure the suspended aircraft can be returned to flight in a completely safe and reliable manner.

The airline recommends its passengers to periodically check the status of their flight on copa.com or the mobile application, especially before going to the airport.

All Boeing 737-9 Max with the plug doors will remain grounded until the FAA determines they can be safely returned to service, the agency reiterated Tuesday. United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

To begin this process, Boeing must provide instructions to operators for inspections and maintenance, the FAA added.

Boeing offered an initial version of the guidance that they are now revising due to comments received in response.

“Upon receipt of the revised version of Boeing’s guidance, the FAA will conduct a thorough review,” the governing body said.

A total of 215 of these aircraft are in service worldwide, and in addition United and Alaska Airlines, Panama’s Copa Airlines has them in its fleets.

United Airlines he said this monday that he found loose screws in his Airplane Boeing 737 Max 9model that was immobilized by authorities after one of the devices, operated by Alaska Airlines, lost part of its fuselage mid-flight last Saturday.