September 14, 2017 7:42 pm ET
June 5, 2017 9:38 am ET -
Photos: American Rolls out New AstroJet-Themed Boeing 737-800
American's AstroJet retro paint scheme has been a long-enduring staple of the airline's fleet. It is beloved among aviation enthusiasts and airline employees alike while still being recognizable by seasoned passengers. The original livery was painted on N951AA (ship 3CF),…
April 14, 2017 9:26 am ET -
A Success: The Boeing 737 MAX 9 Completes Maiden Flight…
On Thursday, Boeing's new 737 MAX 9 aircraft took to the skies for its first flight. Departing Renton Municipal Airport at 10:52 a.m., the newest addition to the MAX family departed for a two hour and 42-minute test flight before landing…
March 20, 2017 4:46 pm ET -
Ryanair Receives 450th Boeing 737 Aircraft
Ryanair, one of Europe’s largest airlines, has taken delivery of its 450th Boeing aircraft. The Irish carrier had its latest Boeing 737-800 delivered to Dublin Airport after arriving from Boeing Field in Seattle, Wash. Mick Hickey, Ryanair’s Chief Operations Officer…
March 9, 2017 10:26 pm ET -
An AvGeek’s Perspective: The Boeing 737 MAX 9 Rollout
it's a rainy, 33-degree day in early March, and I am up early. I never get up early. Only two things get me out from my warm, electric blanket covered bed at 4:50 in the morning: the sweet smell of…
August 27, 2016 6:24 pm ET -
Southwest 737 Experiences “Uncontained Engine Failure:” Lands Safely in Pensacola
Southwest flight 3472 from New Orleans to Orlando diverted to Pensacola, Florida after an incident involving the number two engine. The aircraft involved was N766SW, a 16 year old 737-7H4 with CFM56 engines. There were 99 passengers and 5 crew…