United(US:UAL) Xin Hua Wang·2025-10-22 09:00Group 1 - A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX experienced a windshield failure during cruise, leading to an emergency landing in Salt Lake City, likely due to a collision with a weather balloon [1][2] - The weather balloon involved was operated by a California-based company, which has launched over 4,000 balloons that comply with FAA regulations [2] - The CEO of the balloon company expressed concern over the incident, noting that the balloon's weight was only about 1 kilogram, and the company is investigating ways to reduce impact force in future incidents [2][3] Group 2 - The balloon company has adjusted its software to minimize the time balloons spend at altitudes between 9,000 and 12,000 meters [3] - The company is also researching different ballast designs to lower the potential damage to aircraft and reduce the risk of injury in case of a collision [3]