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January 6th, 2023 | FAA orders grounding of more than 170 Boeing 737 Max 9s

Jan 7, 2024
In this podcast recap, the FAA orders the grounding of over 170 Boeing 737 Max 9s, Alaska Airlines also grounds their planes after a mid-air window blowout. Discussions include a command-line CSV file viewer, in-browser code playgrounds, a handcrafted CPU emulator and OS, the Ultima video game, and studies on breaking habits.
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  • The FAA ordered the grounding of over 170 Boeing 737 Max 9s due to safety concerns, causing disruptions for airlines like Alaska and United.
  • CSF Lens, a command-line CSV file viewer, was discussed, highlighting the usefulness of terminal tools for managing CSV data.

Deep dives

FAA Grounds Boeing 737 Max9S after Mid-Air Incident

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered the grounding of over 170 Boeing 737 Max9S airplanes for inspections following a decompression incident on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282. Airlines like Alaska and United faced disruptions, with numerous flights being canceled. Discussions in the comments analyzed airplane and airline safety, highlighted concerns about specific airlines' safety measures, and compared airplane and car safety.

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