US Carrier Flies Passengers After Emergency Repair In Colombia

An American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 operated a passenger flight from Medellín, Colombia, to Miami after mechanics patched apparent bullet damage found on one of its control surfaces. The damage, which included both an entry and exit hole on an aileron, was discovered during a routine inspection. The aircraft was subsequently removed from service in Miami and ferried to Dallas for permanent repairs. American Airlines confirmed the incident and stated it would work closely with authorities to investigate. The incident was first reported by AeroTime.