Alaska Airlines grounded its 737 MAX 9 planes after part of a fuselage blew off during a flight from Portland Oregon to Ontario, California.
An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9.
  • Alaska Airlines said it met with Boeing's CEO last week and will review its quality control systems.
  • It follows the FAA announcing an audit of the 737 Max 9 production line.
  • Alaska also began preliminary inspections of up to 20 jets but awaits FAA approval of Boeing's instructions.

Alaska Airlines announced Saturday that it is starting a "thorough review" of Boeing's quality control systems.

The airline will also enhance its oversight of the Boeing production line by expanding its team that validates its quality.