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As part of the F.A.A.’s announcement on Wednesday, it also approved inspection
and maintenance procedures for the Max 9. Airlines can return the jets to
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and other workers they need to operate flights. A surge in the cost of jet fuel
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Sydney Ember is a Times business reporter, covering the U.S. economy and the
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A version of this article appears in print on Jan. 26, 2024, Section B, Page 5
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