US regulator orders inspections on some Boeing MAX 9 planes after emergency

21 Sept 07:39 Key points summarised by AI

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered immediate inspections of approximately 171 Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes worldwide, grounding them after an in-flight emergency.
An Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, carrying 171 passengers and six crew, was forced to make an emergency landing in Portland, Oregon, after a mid-cabin door panel blew out shortly after takeoff, with no major injuries reported.
Major airlines, including Alaska and United, grounded their Boeing 737 MAX 9 fleets for inspections, adding to Boeing's recent history of technical and quality control issues with its MAX aircraft models.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Yesterday 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Education Ministry is implementing a four-pronged strategy to address its students' below-average performance in PISA 2025 and tackle significant educational inequality.
The plan prioritizes closing performance gaps by increasing funding for small and low-income schools, overhauling the curriculum to foster critical thinking, and adopting a data-driven management system to reduce teacher workload.
Key initiatives include enhancing school safety, combating cyberbullying, and expanding mental health support through peer-to-peer networks, recognizing the severe impact of distress on academic performance.
An education expert advises verifying if PISA improvements stem from structural changes, advocating for a revived STEM curriculum with practical 'learn by doing' methods, and urging bureaucratic reform to link teacher evaluations to student development.