Airlines ground some Boeing 737 Max jets over electrical issue affecting backup power control unit

Published April 9, 2021 8:08pm ET



Boeing is warning some operators of its 737 Max jet about a manufacturing issue that the Federal Aviation Administration says could involve the model’s backup power control unit, resulting in four U.S. airlines grounding some of the Max jets in their fleets.

The airplane manufacturer said on Friday that it has recommended 16 customers to see to the “potential electrical issue” before continuing to operate the affected planes.

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