Boeing said last week that it will expand the scope of its investigation into a production defect on the 737-MAX 8 airplane.
Apparently, more inspections are needed.
They are trying to correct a production flaw in which some holes were improperly drilled.
The 737-MAX is arguably the most popular plane in the world. The airplane manufacturer first made the revelation in August.
"We continue to take the time necessary to ensure each airplane meets our standards and regulatory requirements prior to ticketing and delivery," Boeing said in a statement.
Boeing has an earnings call scheduled for October 25 and declined to comment further. Boeing has notified its airline customers as well as the Federal Aviation Administration about the problem and the increase in inspections.
The FAA said it is "aware of the issue and are working it through our regular oversight process. There is no immediate safety concern."
Deliveries of the planes to some customers has been delayed. But Boeing said last month, it is still on target to hit its minimum estimate for the delivery of the planes.
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