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.
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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
GOL Airlines Files For Bankruptcy in the U.S.
GOL Airlines, a Brazilian carrier, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States, following in the footsteps of other Latin American airlines.
Alaska, United Expected to Fly 737 MAX 9 Again This Weekend
The FAA has announced it will allow Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft to resume flying once they receive a series of inspections and maintenance checks.
Boeing to Shut Down Facility for a Day
On Thursday, Boeing’s 737 factory teams will conduct a “Quality Stand-Down” in Renton, Wash., which involves shutting down the entire facility for a day.
