NEWSJan 15, 2024Alaska Airlines Passengers Sue Boeing Despite $1500 OfferingPassengers onboard Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 have filed a lawsuit against Boeing following the harrowing incident involving the operating Boeing 737 MAX 9. This lawsuit comes despite Alaska Airlines having offered monetary compensation to passengers.Read More →
NEWSJan 12, 2024Boeing 737 MAX Woes Pile Up, Raising Safety Concerns About the Company as a WholeWhile many are concentrating on the MAX series, the future of the entire company is in the spotlight. Boeing as a whole seems to be losing consumer confidence, with many passengers now refusing to fly on B737 MAX planes. Read More →
NEWSJan 06, 2024FAA Grounds 171 Boeing 737 MAX 9s After Mid-Air Alaska Airlines Incident Raises Safety ConcernsThe year has barely started, and multiple airlines have already lost or were forced to ground certain aircraft in their fleets. Japan Airlines lost an Airbus A350-900 in a fiery crash, Alaska Airlines is scrambling to salvage its fleet, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded 171 Boeing aircraft for safety reasons. The latter two events are due to an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 suffering a mid-air incident on January 5. Shortly after takeoff from Portland, Oregon (PDX), on its way to Ontario, California (ONT), a section of the fuselage, including a window, blew out, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing back in its origin city.Read More →
NEWSJan 06, 2024FAA Warrants 737 MAX Inspections For Possible Loose BoltsIn late December of 2023, another novice, extremely dangerous potential issue was spotted in Boeing's previously flawed 737 MAX aircrafts. Boeing is working with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue warnings to airlines to inspect their new 737 MAX aircrafts for possible loose bolts. This is yet another issue with an aircraft type already stricken with issues and production delays. Read More →
NEWSDec 27, 2023Lufthansa Embraces the Boeing 737 MAX in a 28-Year ReunionIn a surprising move that facilitated discussion across the aviation industry, Lufthansa, the iconic German carrier, has reignited a long-dormant partnership with Boeing. After a 28-year break, Lufthansa placed a firm order for 40 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, with the potential to expand to a fleet of 100 through additional options. This decision marks a significant shift in strategy for Lufthansa, which has primarily relied on Airbus for its short- and medium-haul operations in recent years.Read More →
NEWSDec 12, 2023Engine Failure Prompts Ryanair 737 MAX to Make Emergency Landing in PortugalThe week has barely started, and we are already in for a ride. This morning at around 9:20 am (local time) in the South of Portugal a Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8, was forced to make an emergency landing at Faro Airport in Portugal. Ryanair flight (FR1249) carrying 164 passengers between Manchester, UK and Tenerife, Spain, suffered an engine failure, forcing the pilots to make an emergency landing at Gago Coutinho Airport (FAO) in southern Portugal. Read More →
NEWSOct 25, 2023The Rise of Air India Express: New Livery and Ambitious GrowthMany tend to overlook Air India Express, the low-cost arm of Indian flag carrier Air India. However, the subsidiary has embarked on a new chapter in its history much like its parent company. Following Air India's massive rebrand and introduction of a new brand identity, Air India Express has also unveiled its own new livery in addition to ambitious growth plans.Read More →
NEWSOct 04, 2023Air Tanzania Receives Its First Boeing 737 MAXTanzania's state-owned flag carrier, Air Tanzania, received its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft on October 3. The airline is the first African carrier to receive the 737 MAX amid growing travel demand across West Africa, Southern Africa, and India.Read More →
NEWSJul 29, 2023American Airlines Receives 50th 737 MAXAmerican Airlines has long been one of the world's largest operators of the Boeing 737. At present, the carrier operates over 300 examples of the 737-800 alone. Recently, the carrier inducted its 50th 737 MAX as Boeing slowly reacclimatizes to more aircraft deliveries.
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NEWSJul 12, 2023United 737 MAX Engine Fire Prompts NTSB InvestigationThe US NTSB has decided to investigate an engine fire on the Boeing 737 MAX. Although the flight landed safely and none of the passengers or crew have been harmed, it is still unknown how the fire may have happened.Read More →
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