In a recent incident at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, a Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 jet lost its nose wheel while preparing for takeoff. The incident occurred on Saturday around 11:15 a.m., as Delta Flight 982 was taxiing for departure to Bogota, Colombia.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating the matter. The Boeing 757 involved in the incident is reported to be 32 years old, slightly older than the more recent models manufactured by Boeing.

Delta Air Lines promptly ensured the safety of its passengers by transferring them and their belongings to a replacement aircraft. No injuries were reported, and the plane was re-tired and back in service the following day, according to a Delta spokesperson.

The incident adds to the ongoing safety concerns surrounding Boeing, one of the nation's top aircraft manufacturers. Although contacted by The AP, Boeing declined to comment further. It is important to note that the Arlington, Virginia-based company ended production of the 757 nearly 20 years ago.

Notably, Boeing has faced a series of mishaps involving their planes in recent years. Two crashes of their Max 8 planes in Indonesia and Ethiopia claimed the lives of 346 individuals in 2018 and 2019 respectively. More recently, an Alaska Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliner experienced a blowing off of a door plug, resulting in a significant hole in the side of the plane, while flying at an altitude of 16,000 feet above Oregon. Following this incident, both Alaska Airlines and United reported discovering loose bolts and other issues in the panel doors of an unspecified number of other Max 9s.

In light of these concerns, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun has met with lawmakers in Washington, D.C., to address the safety of the Max 9. This visit follows ongoing investigations from aviation regulators and growing criticism of Boeing within and beyond the air travel industry.

As investigations continue into the incident with the Delta Boeing 757 and with safety concerns surrounding Boeing's aircraft, the industry and passengers alike will be closely monitoring developments to ensure the utmost safety in air travel.