FAA Approves Nearly 500 Boeing
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FAA Approves Nearly 500 Boeing 737 Max Planes Grounded in August

The US aviation authority, the FAA, has finally approved the nearly 500 Boeing planes that were grounded in August.

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The agency ordered an inspection of the 737 Max for cracks this summer, following reports of cracks in older models.

"After extensive safety reviews - including thousands of hours of test flights - the FAA is ready to approve this important aircraft for sale," the agency wrote in a statement.

Boeing 737 Max planes were involved in two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019, killing a total of 346 people. The aircraft has been grounded several times.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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