171 Boeing MAX 9 airplanes to remain grounded until assured safe: FAA

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Sunday that 171 Boeing MAX 9 airplanes will remain grounded until the agency is convinced they can safely operate after a cabin panel blowout on Friday.

"We have grounded the affected airplanes, and they will remain grounded until the FAA is satisfied that they are safe," the FAA said Sunday.