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 →
NEWSJun 20, 2023Air Algérie Orders Eight Boeing 737 MAXs and Two 737-800 FreightersAlgeria's flag carrier Air Algérie met with Boeing at the Paris Air Show to confirm an order for eight of Boeing's 737 MAX aircraft. The airline also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for two Boeing 737-800 commercial freighters to meet the growing demand for cargo travel in North Africa.Read More →
ROUTESJun 14, 2023Ryanair Reveals Winter 2023 Schedule Adding UK-Albania FlightsRyanair, the leading airline in Europe, has unveiled its Winter '23 schedule, including 17 new routes and 200 weekly flights to and from Albania.Read More →
NEWSJun 03, 2023Riyadh Air to Purchase 150 Boeing 737 MAX JetsSaudi Arabia's newest airline, Riyadh Air, is planning to purchase at least 150 737 MAX aircraft from Boeing. This will be Boeing's second large deal with its customers in Saudi Arabia this year.Read More →
NEWSMay 10, 2023Ryanair Places Record $40BN Order for 300 Boeing 737 MAX-10 Aircraft; Will Create 10,000 Jobs by 2034Ryanair Holdings plc has announced that it has placed an order for 300 Boeing 737-MAX-10 planes, with 150 firm orders and 150 options. The delivery of the aircraft is expected between 2027 to 2033.Read More →