Boeing says up to 50 planes grounded globally over cracks: AFP

Reuters

Published Oct 31, 2019 01:40AM ET

Boeing says up to 50 planes grounded globally over cracks: AFP

(Reuters) - Boeing (N:BA) has grounded up to 50 planes globally over cracks, Agence France Presse https:// news agency reported on Thursday.

Boeing was not immediately available for comment.

Qantas Airways Ltd (AX:QAN) and Southwest Airlines Co (N:LUV) have stepped up checks for structural cracks on Boeing 737 NGs after discovering problems with planes that did not require urgent inspections, Reuters reported, citing airline sources.