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United Reports Strong Q4 Earnings, Questions MAX 10 Order
United Airlines reported its fourth quarter earnings on Tuesday, presenting earnings and revenues that exceeded expectations. However, the airline is anticipating continued operational challenges, with the company highlighting the impacts of the Boeing 737 MAX 9 grounding and casting doubts…
January 18, 2024 4:29 pm ET -
Akasa Air Places Massive Boeing 737 MAX Order
In a major win for Boeing, India’s Akasa Air has placed an order for 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The announcement signals the first Boeing 737 MAX order since the door plug blowout and subsequent decompression event on an Alaska…
January 11, 2024 4:47 pm ET -
FAA Scolds Boeing Over Door Plug Decompression Incident
“This incident should have never happened, and it cannot happen again.” Those words come from a statement from the FAA, which announced Thursday that it has formally notified Boeing that it is conducting “an investigation to determine if [the company]…
January 10, 2024 11:31 am ET -
Disruptions Continue as 737 MAX 9 Remains Grounded
Airlines continue to feel operational pains as Boeing’s 737 MAX 9 remains grounded following Friday’s door plug loss and explosive decompression incident. Even with Boeing admitting its mistake, there is still no clear timeline for the aircraft type to return…
January 8, 2024 4:19 pm ET -
Loose Bolts Found on 737 MAX 9 Aircraft
Loose bolts were found on the plug doors of at least five United 737 MAX 9 aircraft during mandated inspections. As first reported by The Air Current, the issue was discovered following Friday's incident involving Alaska flight 1282. All U.S.-based…