South Korea Orders Boeing 737-800 Probe
South Korea’s government has ordered the inspection of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft in the country following yesterday’s deadly Jeju Air crash.
South Korea’s government has ordered the inspection of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft in the country following yesterday’s deadly Jeju Air crash.
A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 aircraft veered off a runway and burst into flames near Muan, South Korea, on Sunday morning. 181 passengers were onboard.
After a monthslong wait, the Seattle-based carrier received approval from the Department of Transportation to schedule the service.
American plans to add more service from New York’s LaGuardia Airport next year. The Fort Worth, Texas-based airline will add three long-distance routes.
Boeing is aiming to dial up production of its 737 MAX aircraft to 38 jets per month by May 2025, according to a report.
American is slated to restart service on a mainline route for the first time in roughly seven years. The flights will begin next year.
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