On Boeing’s last quarterly earnings call , the 737 MAX 7 and 737 MAX 10 were expected to be certified early and late in 2024, respectively. However, the recent “quality escapes” on the 737 MAX 9 and the decompression incident on…
Indian carrier Akasa Air has placed a firm order for 150 Boeing MAX 10s and 8-200s. The order was announced today on the opening day of Wings India 2024, the airshow held in Hyderabad. Akasa Air has increased its total MAX…
UPDATE Jan 13 – The FAA has launched a formal investigation into Boeing to check if the airframer has delivered aircraft that did not comply with design and safety standards. The agency formally notified Boeing in a letter on Wednesday.…
Many things have been said about the 737 MAX’s quality meltdown and its ripple effect on Boeing’s narrowbody workhorse and best seller. The mid-rear cabin door plug failure will have long-lasting consequences for the OEM and the MAX 9 operators,…
One of the elements likely to be a fallout from the recent MAX 9 depressurization will be the speed at which Boeing can bring down its finished aircraft inventory and generate cash flow by delivering them to airlines. As of…
UPDATE 1/9 – United Airlines and Alaska Airlines have confirmed that they have identified loose bolts on door plug fittings. United confirmed a report from The Air Current that loose bolts were found on five MAX 9s after commencing preliminary…