Boeing Pays Alaska Airlines $160 Million After Mid-Air Blowout Incident

Boeing has paid Alaska Airlines approximately $160 million in cash as an "initial payment" following the January mid-air blowout incident. The payment addresses financial damages Alaska incurred from Flight 1282 and subsequent 737 MAX groundings. Alaska Airlines said in an SEC filing it lost around $160 million in first quarter profit due to lost revenue, irregular operations costs, and fleet restoration costs. The January blowout prompted the FAA to ground similar 737 MAX 9 jets for inspections, causing flight cancellations.