NEWSJun 20, 2021Boeing 737 MAX 10 Completes Maiden FlightAfter years of planning, the Boeing 737-10 MAX has taken to the skies for the first time. The first aircraft, registered N27751, took off at 10:15 a.m. local time from Renton Municipal Airport (RNT) before returning at 12:38 p.m. local time. The two-hour test flight was kept relatively low-key in an effort to mitigate the backlash following the 20-month Boeing 737 MAX crisis. Read More →
NEWSMar 13, 2021AA MAX Declares Engine EmergencyAmerican Airlines flight AA2555 declares emergency due to an engine issue, safely lands.Read More →
NEWSMar 12, 2021United Airlines Buys 25 Additional 737 Max AircraftUnited Airlines announced on Monday that it had placed an order for an additional 25 new 737 Max airplanes as it positions its fleet for a travel rebound.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969EASA Re-Certifies Boeing 737 MAXThe Boeing 737 MAX has been re-certified by the EASA and has been issued the green light to begin operations in Europe.Read More →
NEWSJan 27, 2021WestJet 737MAX Returns to Gate Due to Warnings A WestJet 737MAX returned to the gate at Calgary International Airport after warning signs in the cockpit alerted pilots to a potential issue. Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Some Boeing 737 MAX 9s Require Fuel-Sealant InspectionFAA requires fuel-sealant inspection for some Boeing 737 MAX9 aircraft.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Boeing 737MAX Officially UngroundedToday, the 737MAX has officially been ungrounded after just under 2 years, or roughly 20 months, of being out of operation. The MAX was banned worldwide in March of 2019, after two crashes caused by a software fault killed over 340 people. Since then, Boeing has been working to fix the issues, with many unsuccessful tests, as well as lawsuits and investigations. Boeing has finally succeeded and the FAA has deemed the aircraft safe to fly again, reinstating its certification of airworthiness, and allowing the plane to soar once again.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Boeing's 737MAX to Return SoonThe 737 MAX, an aircraft that has been grounded for over a year and a half, is expected to be clear to fly again in the coming weeks. The plane has already been deemed "good to go" by the E.U.'s aviation administration, and the FAA is expected to do the same shortly. Due to the fact that Boeing is an American company, the FAA must give their approval before the MAX can be officially ungrounded.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Smooth Flying for the MAX?A few months ago, things seemed hopeless for the 737 MAX. The MAX has been grounded worldwide for over fifteen months after two crashes that killed over 300 people. Since then, Boeing has been making adjustments to the plane, trying to get it recertified and deemed airworthy once again. Boeing has, of course, experienced difficulty during this time, with lawsuits, investigations, canceled orders, loss of customers, loss of trust, and to make matters worse, COVID-19. But now, as the MAX enters the final stages of the recertification process, it seems as if things may start going Boeing's way.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969FAA Chief Flies MAX and Gets Bill ApprovedThe chief of the FAA piloted the 737 MAX 8 on Wednesday among tests for the recertification of the aircraft. Additionally, a committee on the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill for reforms the FAA's certification process.Read More →
