Southwest Airlines orders 100 Boeing 737 Max planes
3 years, 8 months ago

Southwest Airlines orders 100 Boeing 737 Max planes

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Southwest Airlines said Monday it is expanding its all-Boeing fleet with an order for 100 Max jets instead of buying planes from Europe’s Airbus. The new Max 7s eventually will replace Southwest’s aging fleet of 143-seat Boeing 737-700s while providing better fuel mileage. Combined with past orders, Chicago-based Boeing is in line to build more than 600 Max 7 and Max 8 jets for Southwest through 2031. Most big airlines operate several plane models from more than one manufacturer, but Southwest has turned its reliance on the 737 into an advantage, simplifying maintenance and pilot training and scheduling.

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Boeing says it will take several weeks to resume production of planes after the strike
1 month, 1 week ago

Boeing says it will take several weeks to resume production of planes after the strike

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Boeing says it will be several weeks before it fully resumes building passenger planes, as factory workers return following a strike that lasted nearly two months. Airline customers have grown increasingly upset over delays in getting new planes from Boeing — delays that started long before 33,000 machinists went on strike Sept. 13. “Let’s just get one quality …

Southwest Airlines plans to start assigning seats, breaking with a 50-year tradition
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Southwest Airlines plans to start assigning seats, breaking with a 50-year tradition

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Goodbye, cattle call. “I know there are going to be customers who say, ‘I want to stay with open seating.’ It’s a minority,” Southwest CEO Robert Jordan told CNBC, “but we had the same thing when we switched from plastic boarding passes. I’m convinced we can win them over.” The airline said surveys showed that 80% of its …

Southwest will limit hiring and drop 4 airports after loss. American Airlines posts 1Q loss as well
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Southwest will limit hiring and drop 4 airports after loss. American Airlines posts 1Q loss as well

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Southwest Airlines will limit hiring and stop flying to four airports as it copes with weak financial results and delays in getting new planes from Boeing. In August, Southwest will stop flying to four airports: Cozumel in Mexico; Syracuse, New York; Bellingham, Washington; and George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, where the airline’s major operation is at smaller …

Southwest plans to reduce capacity, reevaluate 2024 financial outlook on delivery delays from Boeing
9 months, 1 week ago

Southwest plans to reduce capacity, reevaluate 2024 financial outlook on delivery delays from Boeing

Associated Press  

Shares of Southwest plunged Tuesday as the airline said that it plans to reduce capacity and reevaluate its full-year financial outlook because of fewer expected aircraft deliveries from it supplier, Boeing. The comments came one day after Buttigieg said the aircraft builder is under “enormous” scrutiny by his department since a panel blew off of a Boeing 737 Max jetliner …

American Airlines to buy 260 new planes from Boeing, Airbus and Embraer to meet growing demand
9 months, 2 weeks ago

American Airlines to buy 260 new planes from Boeing, Airbus and Embraer to meet growing demand

Associated Press  

DALLAS — American Airlines announced a massive order for new planes on Monday, splitting 260 new aircraft between Boeing, Airbus and Embraer in a move designed to meet growing travel demand and increase the airline’s supply of premium seats. In a presentation for analysts Monday, American called its short-haul network “the foundation of value for customers and investors.” American CEO …

Boeing cuts its 4Q loss to $30 million, but that was before one of its jets lost a panel in flight
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Boeing cuts its 4Q loss to $30 million, but that was before one of its jets lost a panel in flight

Associated Press  

Boeing narrowed its fourth-quarter loss to $30 million and increased production of its best-selling plane just before one of them suffered a blowout of a side panel during a flight, an accident that has raised new safety concerns about the aircraft manufacturer. However, the company declined to offer its own forecast of 2024 results — an indication of the uncertainty …

‘I would absolutely not fly a Max airplane’: Ex-Boeing manager raises alarm on jets returning to service
10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘I would absolutely not fly a Max airplane’: Ex-Boeing manager raises alarm on jets returning to service

LA Times  

An Alaska Airlines flight takes off from Los Angeles International Airport on January 8, 2024. “I would absolutely not fly a Max airplane,” said Ed Pierson, a former Boeing senior manager. Pierson said that returning the Max 9 to service was “another example of poor decision making, and it risks the public safety.” Boeing said it had no comment on …

Alaska Airlines' Boeing 737 Max 9 returns to the skies after three-week grounding
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Alaska Airlines' Boeing 737 Max 9 returns to the skies after three-week grounding

Hindustan Times  

After a three-week hiatus due to a mid-air door plug blowout incident, Alaska Airlines restarted its Boeing 737 Max 9 flights on Friday. Alaska Airlines Max 9 Fleet takes flight after intensive checks following the FAA guidelines. The first Max 9 flight since the grounding, Alaska Flight 1146, left Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for San Diego on Friday afternoon. Alaska’s CEO …

What you should know if you’re about to fly on a Boeing Max 9
10 months, 4 weeks ago

What you should know if you’re about to fly on a Boeing Max 9

Associated Press  

Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners are carrying passengers in the United States again for the first time since they were grounded after a panel blew out of the side of one of the planes. Alaska Airlines grounded all 65 of its Max 9 jets within hours after one of the two door plugs in the back half of the cabin …

At United and Alaska airlines, frustration with Boeing’s manufacturing problems is boiling over
11 months ago

At United and Alaska airlines, frustration with Boeing’s manufacturing problems is boiling over

Associated Press  

The leaders of United Airlines and Alaska Airlines took turns Tuesday blasting Boeing over manufacturing problems that have led to the grounding of more than 140 of their planes, with United’s CEO saying his airline will consider alternatives to buying a future, larger version of the Boeing 737 Max. Kirby said on CNBC that he believes that the Max 9s …

What to know about the Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 jet that suffered a blowout
11 months, 2 weeks ago

What to know about the Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9 jet that suffered a blowout

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — An emergency landing by an Alaska Airlines jetliner has prompted U.S. federal authorities to ground some Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft, adding another episode to the troubled history of Boeing’s Max lineup of jets. United Airlines, the world’s biggest operator of Max 9s, grounded its entire fleet of 79 Max 9s and is seeking to “clarify the …

Boeing passenger jets grounded after fuselage rips open mid-flight
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Boeing passenger jets grounded after fuselage rips open mid-flight

The Telegraph  

The plane had only been in service for a month, having been certified in October, according to FAA records. About 1,300 737 Max aircraft have been delivered to customers, Boeing data show, and they are primarily used in the US by Alaska Airlines and United. The FAA said its inspection of the domestic fleet of 737 Max 9 planes would …

Southwest makes a pitch for frequent flyers by making it easier to qualify for elite status
1 year, 2 months ago

Southwest makes a pitch for frequent flyers by making it easier to qualify for elite status

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Southwest Airlines is lowering the requirements to qualify for the top levels of its frequent-flyer program, a move aimed at travelers who are unhappy with other airlines that are making it harder to reach elite status. Southwest said Monday that it will reduce by 20% the number of flights needed to qualify for its “A-List” and “A-List Preferred” …

United Airlines makes 2nd large order for new planes in less than a year as it renews its fleet
1 year, 2 months ago

United Airlines makes 2nd large order for new planes in less than a year as it renews its fleet

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — United Airlines is making its second large order of new planes in less than a year, more than 100 in all, as the carrier renews its fleet. The most recent order announced Tuesday will include 50 Boeing 787-9s for delivery between 2028 through 2031, and 60 Airbus A321neos for delivery between 2028 and 2030. “I’m convinced our strategy …

Southwest’s strong 2022 rebound soured by holiday debacle
1 year, 11 months ago

Southwest’s strong 2022 rebound soured by holiday debacle

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Southwest Airlines is anticipating a money-losing fourth quarter after a winter storm and technology meltdown led to nearly 17,000 canceled flights and stranded hundreds of thousands of holiday travelers. The airline said that expenses increased due to reimbursements to customers for out-of-pocket costs — the company has promised to cover “reasonable” bills for hotel rooms, meals and alternate …

Southwest Airlines flight cancellations continue to snowball
1 year, 11 months ago

Southwest Airlines flight cancellations continue to snowball

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Families hoping to catch a Southwest Airlines flight after days of cancellations, missing luggage and missed family connections suffered through another wave of scrubbed flights, with another 2,500 pulled from arrival and departure boards Wednesday. In a video that Southwest posted late Tuesday, CEO Robert Jordan said Southwest would operate a reduced schedule for several days but hoped …

Boeing 737 MAX mid-air emergencies revealed as US agency prepares to probe production issues
2 years, 5 months ago

Boeing 737 MAX mid-air emergencies revealed as US agency prepares to probe production issues

ABC  

Boeing's troubled 737 MAX planes — which have twice crashed, killing 346 people — have experienced at least six mid-air emergencies and dozens of groundings in the year after an extensive probe cleared them to fly. Key points: The 737 MAX crashed off Indonesia in 2018 and in Ethiopia in 2019 The US air safety investigator has now confirmed it …

Boeing gets boost with long-awaited 737 MAX deal from British Airways owner
2 years, 7 months ago

Boeing gets boost with long-awaited 737 MAX deal from British Airways owner

Live Mint  

Boeing Co. won a key order for 737 MAX aircraft from the owner of British Airways, in a boost for the plane maker after losing a series of sales from longtime customers to rival Airbus SE. International Consolidated Airlines Group SA, which owns airlines including BA, Ireland’s Aer Lingus and Spain’s Iberia, said it placed an order for 50 of …

Southwest loses $278M in Q1 but sees profitable rest of 2022
2 years, 7 months ago

Southwest loses $278M in Q1 but sees profitable rest of 2022

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Southwest Airlines lost $278 million in the first quarter but said Thursday that it expects to be profitable for the rest of the year because of surging demand for travel. Southwest said its workforce grew by 3,300 people in the quarter, and CEO Robert Jordan said the airline was still “intensely focused” on hiring and training workers heading …

Boeing jet deliveries gain slight edge vs Airbus in January
2 years, 10 months ago

Boeing jet deliveries gain slight edge vs Airbus in January

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Boeing scored a slight edge over Airbus in deliveries of commercial jets and a bigger advantage in new orders in January, thanks to a dispute between Airbus and Qatar Airways. Boeing said Tuesday that it delivered 32 commercial jetliners in January, a slight improvement over a year earlier despite the ongoing halt in shipments of is 787 Dreamliner …

Southwest limits canceled flights after 3 tumultuous days
3 years, 2 months ago

Southwest limits canceled flights after 3 tumultuous days

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Southwest Airlines flights appeared to be running closer to normal on Tuesday after the airline canceled nearly 2,400 flights over the previous three days. Southwest maintains that bad weather and air traffic control issues in Florida on Friday triggered cascading failures in which planes and pilots were trapped out of position for their next flight. “We were significantly …

United orders 270 jets to replace old ones, plan for growth
3 years, 5 months ago

United orders 270 jets to replace old ones, plan for growth

Associated Press  

United Airlines is making one of the largest orders ever for commercial airplanes in an aggressive bet that air travel will rebound strongly from the pandemic. United said Tuesday that it will buy 200 Boeing Max jets and 70 planes from Europe’s Airbus so that it can replace many of its smallest planes and some of its oldest and have …

United Airlines orders 270 jets, its biggest aircraft purchase ever
3 years, 5 months ago

United Airlines orders 270 jets, its biggest aircraft purchase ever

CNN  

New York CNN Business — United Airlines on Tuesday announced orders to buy 270 jets, the largest aircraft purchase in the company’s history and the biggest order by any airline in about a decade. But If they didn’t feel reasonably good about the return of market for flying, they wouldn’t be doing it.” Replacing smaller planes United will use most …

American Airlines cutting flights as summer season starts
3 years, 6 months ago

American Airlines cutting flights as summer season starts

Associated Press  

DALLAS — American Airlines will cut hundreds of flights over the next three weeks to avoid overloading its operation as demand for summer air travel rises faster than once expected. Jantz said the cuts are “building in additional resilience and certainty to our operation.” She said American is making the most cuts on routes where it has multiple flights to …

Airlines pull Boeing Max jets to inspect electrical systems
3 years, 8 months ago

Airlines pull Boeing Max jets to inspect electrical systems

Associated Press  

Airlines pulled dozens of Boeing Max 737s out of service for inspections after the aircraft maker told them about a possible electrical problem, the latest setback for the plane. Boeing traced the issue to a production change made after the worldwide fleet of Max jets was grounded in 2019, American’s chief operating officer, David Seymour, said in the memo. Alaska …

Southwest just placed the biggest Boeing 737 Max order since it was grounded
3 years, 8 months ago

Southwest just placed the biggest Boeing 737 Max order since it was grounded

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Southwest agreed to buy 100 737 Max jets from Boeing, the largest order for the troubled jet since its grounding in 2019 following two fatal crashes. It’s not only the largest order for the jet since the grounding — it’s also among the largest orders for the plane since Southwest placed the first-ever order for …

Boeing 737 Max Starts Receiving Fresh Orders As Countries Allow the Troubled Plane Back in the Air
3 years, 9 months ago

Boeing 737 Max Starts Receiving Fresh Orders As Countries Allow the Troubled Plane Back in the Air

News 18  

Boeing Co unveiled a new order for its 737 MAX, pushing its shares up 6% as it renews efforts to recapture investor confidence following a two-year safety crisis. Boeing said Miami-based private equity firm 777 Partners, which has a stake in Flair Airlines, agreed to buy 24 737-8 airplanes with an option to purchase a further 60. Reuters on Wednesday …

Boeing 737 MAX Starts Receiving Fresh Orders After FAA Approves Active Operations
3 years, 9 months ago

Boeing 737 MAX Starts Receiving Fresh Orders After FAA Approves Active Operations

News 18  

Boeing Co unveiled a new order for its 737 MAX on Friday, pushing its shares up 6% as it renews efforts to recapture investor confidence following a two-year safety crisis. Boeing said Miami-based private equity firm 777 Partners, which has a stake in Flair Airlines, agreed to buy 24 737-8 airplanes with an option to purchase a further 60. Reuters …

Boeing finally sees positive net orders for airplanes
3 years, 9 months ago

Boeing finally sees positive net orders for airplanes

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Boeing Co. said Tuesday that it received more new orders than cancellations for commercial airplanes in February for the first time in 15 months. Boeing suffered several months when it reported no orders, as airlines parked unneeded planes and cut costs to conserve cash. Several of the February orders had been previously announced, including a United Airlines commitment …

Airlines rapidly adding Boeing 737 Max flights to their schedules
3 years, 9 months ago

Airlines rapidly adding Boeing 737 Max flights to their schedules

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Two years after a 737 Max system failureled to fatal crashes, airlines are rapidly bringing the Boeing jet back into service. All 737 Max planes were grounded world-wide in March of 2019 after the crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 — the second fatal crash in five months involving the jet. “Any 737 Max planes …

United buys 25 MORE Boeing 737 MAX planes as aircraft returns to circulation after ban
3 years, 9 months ago

United buys 25 MORE Boeing 737 MAX planes as aircraft returns to circulation after ban

Daily Mail  

United Airlines has ordered 25 new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to receive in 2023 and moved up the delivery of others as the jet that was grounded for 20 months due to two fatal crashes returns to widespread use. United Airlines has announced that it has ordered 25 new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The image above shows a Boeing 737 …

United, predicting a rebound in travel, buys 25 Boeing 737 Max jets
3 years, 9 months ago

United, predicting a rebound in travel, buys 25 Boeing 737 Max jets

CNN  

New York CNN Business — United Airlines disclosed Monday one of its largest orders for the Boeing 737 Max jet since the aircraft was grounded in March 2019, agreeing to buy an additional 25 planes. United had just 14 737 Max jets in its fleet at the time of the aircraft’s March 2019 grounding following two fatal crashes that killed …

Boeing Max returns to US skies with first passenger flight
3 years, 11 months ago

Boeing Max returns to US skies with first passenger flight

Associated Press  

American Airlines flew a Boeing 737 Max with paying passengers from Miami to New York on Tuesday, the plane’s first commercial flight in U.S. skies since it was grounded after two deadly crashes. American flight 718 carried 87 passengers on the 172-seat plane, and the return flight from LaGuardia Airport to Miami International Airport held 151 passengers, according to an …

Boeing 737 MAX Resumes Flight Operations With Brazil's Gol Airlines After Suspension in March
4 years ago

Boeing 737 MAX Resumes Flight Operations With Brazil's Gol Airlines After Suspension in March

News 18  

The Boeing 737 MAX fleet of aircraft, which were globally grounded after two fatal crashes involving the model that took place within months, has resumed flight operations in Brazil. The MAX had been globally grounded since March 2019 after the crashes of the Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 claimed a total of 346 lives. On December …

The 737 Max is set to fly again soon. But Boeing’s struggle is far from over
4 years, 1 month ago

The 737 Max is set to fly again soon. But Boeing’s struggle is far from over

CNN  

New York CNN Business — The 737 Max is on the cusp of being approved to carry passengers once again. The process to recertify the Max, which has taken more than a year longer than Boeing originally hoped, should be “finished in the coming days,” according to a statement Monday by FAA Administrator Steve Dickson. Boeing announced Tuesday that it …

Don’t expect to fly on a Boeing 737 Max anytime soon
4 years, 5 months ago

Don’t expect to fly on a Boeing 737 Max anytime soon

CNN  

New York CNN Business — More than 15 months after its best-selling plane was grounded, Boeing is finally close to getting approval to fly passengers on the 737 Max again. Boeing has reported 313 canceled orders for the Max, and that doesn’t include orders for 92 of the planes announced recently by Norwegian Air Shuttle. “We have too many airplanes …

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