2024-03-11 09:21:06 ET
Boeing Co (NYSE: BA) is in focus this morning after LATAM Airlines reported a “technical event” that caused “strong movement” in its flight from Sydney to Auckland.
Passengers receive injuries on LATAM Airlines flight
Authorities also confirmed that dozens of passengers received injuries in the incident and some even required hospital treatment.
As a result of the incident, some passengers and cabin crew were affected. They received immediate assistance and were evaluated or treated by medical staff at the airport as needed.
LATAM apologised to the passengers and reiterated commitment to safety as well on Monday.
Boeing is collecting more information about its 787-9 Dreamliner (Flight LA800) and has offered support to its affected customers, as per a statement by its representative. is in the red at writing.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/embed/bd3ztlG9vX4?feature=oembedBoeing has been struggling with quality issues
Boeing planes have suffered technical problems several times in recent months.
In January, a door panel of a Boeing-made plane of Alaska Airlines blew off mid-flight – responding to which its CEO Dave Calhoun promised that a mistake like that “will never happen again”.
But more recently, a United Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing as well after one of its engines reportedly started shooting out flames.
Note that Boeing Co did top Street estimates in its latest reported quarter but skipped guidance amidst its ongoing quality issues. Still, Wall Street currently has a consensus “overweight” rating on Boeing stock.
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