US Carrier Grounds Jet After Temporary Repair In Colombia

An American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 was found to have apparent bullet damage on one of its control surfaces during a routine inspection in Medellín, Colombia. Mechanics patched the damage, and the aircraft operated a scheduled passenger flight before being removed from service in Miami. The incident is under investigation, with American Airlines working closely with relevant authorities to determine the cause of the damage. The airline confirmed the incident in a statement, noting that the aircraft was immediately removed from service for further inspection and repair, as reported by AeroTime.