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Is the Boeing 737 MAX the Safest Modern Airliner?

Gabriel Kramp | 04/07/2023

Because of the sheer intensity of the scrutiny the aircraft faced, the Boeing 737 MAX could be considered one of the safest in the world. In fact, among the dozens of models of commercial airliners around the world, it is likely the safest due to the amount of regulation testing that took place. The aircraft was in Boeing's view to make the necessary changes, and the company was pressured into prioritizing its safety following the accidents that took place.

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PHOTOS: United Boeing 737 MAX Slides Into Grass at Florida Airport

Adam Schupak | 09/17/2022

A United Boeing 737 MAX 9 slid into muddy grass during a rainstorm at Fort Myers Southwest Florida International Airport. After the pilots attempted full power in order to get the aircraft back onto the tarmac, emergency crews were called to assist.

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Why Don't Airlines Offer Free Upgrades to Fill Empty First Class Seats?

Davis Turner | 12/14/2023

Airlines typically don't upgrade passengers should premium seats be empty. It simply boils down to the perceive value of the seat and ensuring that every seat is sold at a revenue-maximizing price an individual is willing to pay.

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Trip Report: United 737 Max First Class

Jack Turner | 04/27/2022

I recently had the chance to fly on United's 737 MAX First Class due to a MileagePlus Complimentary Premier Upgrade. It was quite an enjoyable experience for such a short flight.

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The Return of the MAX 8

Kyle Jonas | 09/16/2020

Tests for the recertification of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 are starting around the world. How are the tests going and is the aircraft on track to return anytime soon? This is a look into the failed planes progress in its attempt to comeback.

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Qatar Airways Takes Delivery of First 737 MAX

Joshua Kupietzky  | 04/14/2023

Qatar Airways has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The 737 MAX 8 aircraft registered A7-BSC departed Boeing's Everett Paine Field on April 13th, bound for Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport before continuing to Doha Hamad International Airport.

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FAA Investigating Incident Involving Two Men Fighting on Southwest Airlines Flight to Hawaii

Adam Schupak | 02/15/2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a fight that broke out on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 flight to Hawaii on February 12. Two passengers onboard Southwest Airlines Flight 1288 (WN 1288) from Oakland (OAK) to Lihue (LIH) when two men started arguing and throwing punches at each other. This disturbance prompted the cabin crew and passengers surrounding the two unruly passengers to step in and break up the fight before it escalated further.

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FAA Report Slams Boeing's Safety Culture as 'Inadequate and Confusing'

Öyküm Gelen | 02/27/2024

On February 26, U.S. regulators released an assessment of Boeing's safety measurements and company culture. The report pressured the company since it had already dealt with the aftermath of the Alaska Airlines incident in January and the two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019 involving the 737 MAX 8 jet. The expert panel stated, "A lack of awareness of safety-related metrics at all levels of the organization."

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Breeze Airways is Ready for Takeoff!

AeroXplorer.com Staff | 05/21/2021

After much anticipation from aviation enthusiasts and airline analysts alike, Breeze airways has finally opened its website to sell tickets. Breeze is America's newest airline whose goal is to serve underserved routes for ultra-low prices. Their plan is to maximize their mark in the market by operating to smaller airports in order to lower expenses, then charge passengers fares as low as $40.

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Boeing 737 MAX Woes Pile Up, Raising Safety Concerns About the Company as a Whole

Franco Grobler | 01/13/2024

While 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.

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Boeing's 737 MAX Returns to Service On 11 Chinese Airlines

George Mwangi | 04/12/2023

Boeing's 737 Max has returned to service in China, with 11 domestic carriers using the plane. This is good news for Boeing as it returns the planes after making several safety changes.

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NTSB Investigating Stuck Rudder From Boeing 737 MAX 8 Aircraft in Newark

Hadi Ahmad | 03/08/2024

A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX recently experienced "stuck" rudder pedals shortly after landing, prompting the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to investigate the incident.

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Alaska Airlines 737 Experiences "Explosive" Decompression, Loses Window Panel During Flight

Hadi Ahmad | 01/06/2024

An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 was forced to return to Portland shortly after departure after experiencing a rapid decompression. The flight was bound for Ontario, California.

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FAA Chief Flies MAX and Gets Bill Approved

Kyle Jonas | 09/30/2020

The 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.

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Boeing Finds Issues With the 787-10

Kyle Jonas | 09/15/2020

Amid preparations to finalize the 737 MAX 8's return, Boeing has ordered that eight recently produced 787-10s be immediately taken out of service due to two "distinct manufacturing issues." The 78X is produced at Boeing's facitility in Charleston, South Carolina, and the FAA says that U.S. regulators are invesigating lapses in quality control.

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Lufthansa Embraces the Boeing 737 MAX in a 28-Year Reunion

Franco Grobler | 12/27/2023

In 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.

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U.S. Department of Justice Opens Criminal Investigation into Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 Incident

George Mwangi | 03/10/2024

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has opened a criminal investigation into the incident involving an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. The DOJ announced this investigation on March 9, over two months after the incident occurred.

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United 737 MAX Engine Fire Prompts NTSB Investigation

Adnan Shaheed | 07/12/2023

The 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.

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New Supplier Issues Hamper 737 MAX Deliveries This Summer

Bhavya Velani | 04/19/2023

Boeing's latest quality problem in production will result in fewer 737 MAXs being delivered to airlines in time for the summer season.

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Boeing 737MAX Returns to Service

Emmett Chung | 12/30/2020

After an almost 2-year hiatus where the Boeing 737MAX was grounded due to safety issues related to an onboard computer, it returned to service early this week on December 28 and 29, 2020 on American Airlines flights from Miami to New York-LGA.

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Allegiant Air Announces Boeing 737 MAX Destinations and New Summer Routes

Hadi Ahmad | 02/12/2024

On February 12, Allegiant Air revealed the initial routes for its upcoming Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. In addition, the American low-cost carrier announced ten new nonstop routes to 14 cities across the United States that will launch in the summer.

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U.S. Panel Bashes FAA and Boeing for Aircraft Design Flaws

Kyle Jonas | 09/16/2020

Tests for the recertification of the 737 MAX 8 have recently begun around the world, and for the first time since the aircraft was grounded over a year ago there was hope that the plane would be flying again soon. Things were looking up for Boeing and it seemed as if the plane would be airworthy soon. That all changed this morning, when a report from the U.S. House panel slammed both Boeing and the FAA for design failures and lack of oversight that resulted in the crash of two aircraft, killing over 300 people and the grounding of over 400 737 MAX 8s.

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FAA Grounds 171 Boeing 737 MAX 9s After Mid-Air Alaska Airlines Incident Raises Safety Concerns

Franco Grobler | 01/06/2024

The 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.

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Riyadh Air to Purchase 150 Boeing 737 MAX Jets

George Mwangi | 06/03/2023

Saudi 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.

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Smooth Flying for the MAX?

Kyle Jonas | 10/09/2020

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.

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American's Big New Boeing 737 MAX Order

Joshua Kupietzky  | 02/05/2022

American Airlines has announced that it has firmed options for an additional 30 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. Deliveries of these 30 additional planes will happen in 2023 and 2024. When delivered complete, the Dallas/Fort Worth-based carrier will have a fleet of 130 MAX aircraft.

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737MAX to Return to Service on September 4

Daniel Mena | 02/18/2020

United Airlines has just announced that they plan to return the 737MAX to service on September 4, 2020. American Airlines has extended their cancellation to August 18, but may continue to keep their MAXs out of service afterwards.

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Trip Report: Economy and Business Class on Korean Air's Boeing 737 MAX 8

Sanghyun Kim | 02/24/2024

Our writer, Sean Kim, had the chance to go on two flights in Korean Air's Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet. One flight was in economy class from Seoul-Gimpo (GMP) to Jeju (CJU). The return flight from CJU to GMP was in business class.

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INCIDENT: United 737 MAX-8 Tire Failure Halts Airport Operations at Fort Myers

Adam Schupak | 10/25/2022

A United 737 MAX-8 suffered two flat tires on landing at Fort Myers Southwest Florida International Airport on Wednesday, October 19. The airport was shut down for around 8 hours to inspect for FOD.

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Boeing's 737MAX to Return Soon

Kyle Jonas | 10/28/2020

The 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.

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Ryanair Places Record $40BN Order for 300 Boeing 737 MAX-10 Aircraft; Will Create 10,000 Jobs by 2034

Bhavya Velani | 05/10/2023

Ryanair 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.

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Air Tanzania Receives Its First Boeing 737 MAX

George Mwangi | 10/05/2023

Tanzania'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.

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Boeing Faces 90-Day Deadline for Action Plan Addressing Quality Control Issues

Öyküm Gelen | 02/28/2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has assigned Boeing 90 days to come up with a plan to fix quality problems and meet safety standards for the production of new planes, less than two months after a door plug blew out of a 737 MAX, nine minutes into an Alaska Airlines flight.

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Canada’s Flair Grabs 737 MAX Originally Destined for Australia’s Bonza

Bhavya Velani | 04/17/2023

One of 777 Partner's budget carriers, Flair in Canada faces challenges as Bonza experiences the loss of an aircraft.

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Engine Failure Prompts Ryanair 737 MAX to Make Emergency Landing in Portugal

Franco Grobler | 12/12/2023

The 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.

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Boeing 737MAX Officially Ungrounded

Kyle Jonas | 11/18/2020

Today, 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.

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Boeing to Resume 737 MAX Production

Calvin Stewart | 05/08/2020

Boeing is reportedly preparing to resume the production of the 737 MAX.

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American Airlines Receives 50th 737 MAX

Hadi Ahmad | 07/29/2023

American 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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Delta to Buy 100 737 MAX Planes

Davis Turner | 07/19/2022

Delta is ordering 100 737 MAX 10 planes. The order will complement their narrow body fleet and offer unprecedented fuel efficiency.

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British Air and Iberia Owners IAG Announce New Boeing 737 MAX Order

Zachary Liddy-Davis | 05/26/2022

IAG announces new order for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, part of short-haul renewal program.

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Akasa Air Orders 150 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft Amid Rapid Expansion

Franco Grobler | 01/19/2024

India's aviation industry is growing rapidly, with Akasa Air playing a major role in this transformation. At the Wings India airshow in Hyderabad, the young airline placed a large order for 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. This landmark deal propels Akasa Air's ambitious expansion plans and injects much-needed confidence into Boeing's 737 MAX program after recent incidents.

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FAA Warrants 737 MAX Inspections For Possible Loose Bolts

Adam Schupak | 01/06/2024

In 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.

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Southwest MAX Diverts After Passenger Bites Fellow Traveler

Adam Schupak | 12/08/2022

A Southwest Airlines flight had to divert to Little Rock Arkansas after a passenger became mentally unstable and wanted to open the door of the aircraft mid-flight.

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Boeing Halts 737 MAX Deliveries Amid Supplier Defect

Bhavya Velani | 04/14/2023

Boeing, which recently reported a surge in deliveries of the 737 MAX jet, has announced a significant slowdown in deliveries due to a new defect found in part from supplier Spirit AeroSystems, just a few days after the earlier report.

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Singapore Airlines Operates First 737 MAX Service

Joshua Kupietzky  | 11/27/2021

Singapore Airlines operated its first Boeing 737 MAX flight. The airline operated a return flight from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) using the 737 MAX. The airline will continue to operate the type on the route as the airline eases the type back into service.

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Allegiant Announces Order for 50 737 MAX Planes

Davis Turner | 01/07/2022

In an unprecedented move, Allegiant Airlines is expanding their fleet by purchasing 50 Boeing 737 MAX planes. As the pandemic eases in the coming months, Allegiant hopes to capture demand with more capacity and potentially new routes.

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Is Boeing Leading in North Africa? A Deeper Look at Airline Fleets in Morocco and Egypt

George Mwangi | 11/15/2023

The 2023 Dubai Airshow was eventful for North Africa's aviation industry. Boeing expanded its presence in the region through orders by Egyptair and Royal Air Maroc. These airlines purchased 18 Boeing 737 MAXs and two 787-9 Dreamliners, respectively. Airbus also sold ten A350-900s to Egyptair. Do this week's events provide Boeing or Airbus with a larger footprint in North Africa?

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EASA Re-Certifies Boeing 737 MAX

Vikas Anand | 01/28/2021

The Boeing 737 MAX has been re-certified by the EASA and has been issued the green light to begin operations in Europe.

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Boeing's Blame Game: A History of Shifting Responsibility After Crashes

Öyküm Gelen | 03/20/2024

Boeing has been experiencing high pressure and complications due to accidents and a lack of safety culture. Boeing CEO David Calhoun appeared in an interview with the New York Times in 2020. When asked to accept the blame for the fatal 737 MAX crashes, he avoided answering the question by stating whether U.S. pilots could have avoided them.

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AA Plans MAX 8 Training

Kyle Jonas | 09/23/2020

American Airlines has announced that it has begun the process of scheduling pilot training for the 737 MAX 8, a hopeful sign that the aircraft that has faced so much scrutiny will soon return.

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