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Boeing 737 Max

The Boeing 737 MAX is well know, but not for the reasons that the manufacturer would hope. The type shot to infamy when it was grounded due to two fatal crashes in similar circumstances. The aircraft has now returned to the skies around the world and has proven itself with many incident-free flights.

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How Have The Boeing 737's Winglets Evolved Over The Years?

The Boeing 737 has featured various types of winglets throughout its history.

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Boeing Compensates Alaska Air Group $162 Million For 737 MAX 9 Incident Losses

The group's CEO noted that despite the challenges, Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air performed above expectations during the quarter.

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United Airlines Defers Boeing 737 MAX 9 Deliveries During FAA Safety Review

In addition to delivery delays, the safety review of United Airlines is further impacting its capacity growth plans during 2024.

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FAA Publishes New AD On 737 MAX 8 & MAX 9 Electrical Fault As Watchdog Calls For Fleet Grounding

In The Foundation for Aviation Safety's opinion, the continuous electrical problems of the Boeing 737 MAX warrants the grounding of the type.

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Boeing 737 Max 9 Issues Cost United Airlines Nearly $200 Million In Q1 Profits

The airline reported a net loss of $124 million in Q1 2024.

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Southwest Airlines Now Expects Only Half Of Its Boeing 737 MAX Deliveries Amidst Crisis

Instead of 46 Boeing 737 MAX, Southwest Airlines could take delivery of only around 20 in 2024, according to sources.

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United Airlines Captain Felt Boeing 737 MAX Brakes Shaking Violently Before Plane Skidded Off Runway

While the first officer told the NTSB that he thought the runway was wet, the captain told the investigators that it was dry.

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Boeing's New Chairman Cancels Planned Airline Roundtable

Less than two weeks after assuming his role, the new Boeing chairman of the board is changing the company's approach on how to deal with customers.

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Air Tanzania Flies Its New Boeing 737 MAX 9 On First Service From Dar es Salaam To Dubai

Air Tanzania recently received its second Boeing 737 MAX 9.

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Delayed Boeing Deliveries Causes United Airlines Pilots To Take Unpaid Time Off As Frustration Grows

This is just one of the ways in which Boeing's delivery delays is affecting carriers such as United Airlines.

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Ryanair Says Boeing Aircraft Undergo 48-Hour Quality Inspection After Delivery

O'Leary's comments were regarding Boeing's recent quality lapses.

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Boeing CEO Resigns Amidst 737 MAX Crisis Top Management Shakeup

David Calhoun and Stan Deal, two top Boeing executives, will leave the company as the post-Alaska Airlines incident crisis continues.

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FBI Tells Passengers On Alaska Airlines 1282 They May Be Victims Of A Crime

Boeing is under intense scrutiny from all corners.

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FAA: Boeing Must Not Increase 737 MAX Production Rate Until Quality Issues Are Fixed

The FAA was adamant that Boeing would not produce more 737 MAX per month until it addressed the quality issues surrounding the 737 MAX program.

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Allegiant’s 1st Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 Spotted During Functional Flight Check

The aircraft is one step closer to delivery ahead of an autumn service entry.

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United Airlines Plans Safety Training After Latest Boeing 737-800 Incident

The airline's CEO directly addressed the string of incidents, including several involving Boeing aircraft.

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Boeing 737 MAX 7 And 10 Delayed Further Over Pending Engine Fix

Certification for the two variants will not likely occur until at least 2025.

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EASA Will Stop Indirect Boeing 737 MAX Production Approval If Needed

If such a decision were to be made, it could lead to significant consequences on both sides of the Atlantic.

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