What to know about the Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 jet that suffered a blowout

Here is what to know about the Max 9 plane involved, and what comes next.

NEW YORK — An emergency landing by an Alaska Airlines jetliner at Portland International Airport (PDX) on Friday has prompted U.S. federal authorities to ground some Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft, adding another episode to the troubled history of Boeing’s Max lineup of jets.

Here is what to know about the Max 9 plane involved, and what comes next.

WHAT HAPPENED?

An Alaska Airlines jetliner blew out a portion of its fuselage seven minutes after takeoff 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) above Oregon Friday night, forcing the pilots to

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