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WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s journey plans from the World Financial Discussion board in Davos had been disrupted immediately as a consequence of an oxygen leak in his Boeing (NYSE:) 737 jet. Regardless of the mechanical setback, State Division spokesman Matthew Miller assured that Blinken would nonetheless return house tonight.
Throughout his time on the discussion board, Blinken engaged in vital discussions regarding Center East stability and local weather coverage. The plane concern comes amidst a difficult interval for Boeing, which is beneath heightened scrutiny following security issues. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) just lately grounded Boeing’s 737 Max 9 jets after a separate incident.
Along with regulatory actions, Boeing’s contractor, Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE:), is concerned in ongoing litigation over alleged defects and accusations of suppressing questions of safety. This newest occasion with the Secretary’s jet provides to the narrative of security challenges going through Boeing plane.
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