VOICED : Boeing: unos 50 aviones inmovilizados por fisuras estructurales

Boeing has grounded around 50 of its 737NG aircraft due to structural cracks discovered during global inspections. The FAA ordered these inspections after cracks were found in a plane in China. Boeing inspected about 1,000 planes, finding defects in less than 5% of them, which are now grounded until repairs are made. This issue adds to Boeing's ongoing safety challenges, including the 737 MAX model, which has been grounded for seven months following two fatal crashes linked to software malfunctions.

What prompted the global inspection of Boeing 737NG aircraft?

• A new safety regulation

• A request from the European Union

• A discovery of structural cracks in China

• A routine maintenance check

What percentage of Boeing 737NG aircraft were found to have defects after inspection?

• 10%

• Less than 5%

• 15%

• 20%

What must happen before the defective Boeing 737NG aircraft can fly again?

• They must be repainted

• They must undergo software updates

• They must be repaired

• They must be sold

What was a significant issue with the Boeing 737 MAX that led to its grounding?

• Landing gear malfunction

• Engine failure

• Software malfunction

• Fuel leakage

How long have the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft been grounded?

• Nine months

• Seven months

• Five months

• Three months