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The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) recent decision to halt Boeing’s planned expansion of its 737 Max aircraft production has raised concerns about the company’s quality control issues. While the FAA cleared the Max 9 for a return to service, it emphasized that Boeing must address the problems uncovered during the investigation. This article critically analyzes