As Boeing 737 Max faces FAA scrutiny over possible fuselage cracks, a look at aircraft maker's troubled record

The Virginia-based aircraft maker has been embroiled in several controversies over the years amid questions over its safety standards.

The directive covers Max 8, Max 9, and Max 8-200 models and takes effect September 10, applying to 1,429 planes worldwide

Inspections ordered by US regulator the FAA will affect about 470 aircraft and follow reported problems in earlier models Business live – latest updates The US aviation regulator has ordered inspections of the fuselages of Boeing 737 Max planes for possible cracks in a component. The Federal Aviation Administration a

FAA Orders Inspections of Hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX Jets Over Possible Cracks  WSJ

Federal regulators have ordered nearly 500 Boeing jets in the U.S. to be inspected for cracks in the fuselage. Kris Van Cleave has the details.