A potential tragedy was narrowly avoided on Friday night (Jan 5, 2023) when a panel on the Boeing plane blew out at 16,000 feet during an Alaska Airlines (AS) flight AS1282
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Alaska Airlines (AS) took the decision to ground all its Boeing 737-9 (737 MAX 9) aircraft after a window and a section of fuselage on one of these planes blew out midair, leading to an emergency landing in Portland, Oregon.
Boeing has submitted a request to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for an exemption from crucial safety standards concerning the 737 MAX 7, the smallest member of Boeing’s latest jet family.
Akasa Air (QP), a budget carrier, is on the verge of finalizing an order for approximately 150 Boeing 737 MAX narrowbody planes, according to two anonymous sources.
Air India Express (IX) intends to deploy Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft for services to Dammam and Dubai, as indicated in a recent schedule update.
Boeing advised airlines to conduct inspections on 737 MAX to check for potential issues with a loose bolt in the rudder control system
US plane maker Boeing is poised to resume the delivery of its 787 Dreamliner to China in a matter of days, according to an insider cited by Reuters.
Boeing Addressing Safety Concerns in the New Updates to the 737 MAX
Virgin Australia (VA) has expanded its Boeing 737 Max order, committing to an additional six Max 8 aircraft, bringing the total order to 39 aircraft.
Boeing has expressed its anticipation for the MAX 7 certification by the end of this year, maintaining confidence in the schedule.