Boeing's Turbulence: What Happened and What's Next?

Boeing’s stock dropped after a part of its 737 Max 9 jet's fuselage blew out on an Alaska Airlines flight.

Share prices of Boeing and Spirit Aero Systems fell sharply due to the incident.

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Passengers faced howling winds and emergency landing after the mid-cabin door plug tore midair, but no serious injuries occurred.

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FAA ordered the grounding of all U.S. Boeing 737 Max 9 planes, affecting airlines like United and Alaska.

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European flights of Max 9 weren't grounded as they had different configurations.

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Boeing issued inspection instructions for affected planes.

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Spirit Aero Systems assured cooperation in the investigation with Boeing.

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Previous crashes and recent inspections added concern after the incident.

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Analysts expect a limited financial impact due to the incident.

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Some analysts see the stock drop as a buying opportunity for Boeing.

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