FAA Calls for Boeing Action Plan to Address Quality Issues
The FAA slammed Boeing, demanding a 90-day plan to address “systemic quality-control issues” after a mid-air scare on a new 737 MAX 9.
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Allegiant Plans First 737 MAX Routes
Allegiant is expanding its fleet with the addition of the Boeing 737 MAX, expecting to take delivery of the aircraft in late March or early April.
Boeing Responds to Missing Bolts
“Whatever final conclusions are reached, Boeing is accountable for what happened,” said Boeing president and CEO Dave Calhoun.
Bolts Missing from Alaska 737 MAX 9’s Door Plug: NTSB
The NTSB has issued its preliminary report into the door plug failure on Alaska flight 1282 last month, which includes details on the door plug installation.
Allegiant ‘Uncertain’ on First 737 MAX Deliveries
The ULCC is the latest airline to experience Boeing 737 MAX delivery woes as it looks to grow its aging all-Airbus fleet.
Boeing Continues To Face Mounting Pressure From Airlines
Emirates has become the second major airline customer to put pressure on Boeing after last month’s 737 MAX 9 door plug blowout.
More Quality Control Issues With 737 MAX
Boeing announced Sunday it will need to do more work on 50 undelivered 737 MAX aircraft after Spirit AeroSystems, the contractor that builds 737 fuselages.
American Adds Its Longest Nonstop Route, New Destinations
American Airlines will operate for the first time to Brisbane, Australia from Dallas/Fort Worth, which is set to be the longest route in the carrier’s network.
To Woo United, Airbus Asks Customers to Delay Aircraft Deliveries
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus is asking customers to return some aircraft delivery slots in order to make those slots available to United.
First U.S. 737 MAX 9 Returns to Revenue Service
The first Boeing 737 MAX 9 operated by a U.S. airline has returned to revenue service after a nearly three-week-long grounding
