airlines that fly some older models of its 737 jet, calling
for special inspections of the lap joints in the fuselages of
the planes. The action follows an incident where a hole blew
open in the fuselage of a Southwest Airlines 737-300 while in
flight, causing an emergency landing but no injuries, and the
discovery of cracks in two more of the airline's 737 jets.
Boeing said that data from the airline and from the National
Transportation Safety Board prompted the inspection bulletin.
The 737, sold in various models since the 1960s, is the most
popular and widely used jetliner in the world.
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