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Key events in the troubled history of the Boeing 737 Max
6 months ago

Key events in the troubled history of the Boeing 737 Max

Associated Press  

Boeing’s 737 Max is a more fuel-efficient version of the American aerospace company’s popular 737, the best-selling airliner ever. March 10, 2019: Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, a Boeing 737 Max 8, crashes after takeoff from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, killing 157 passengers and crew members. Jan. 13, 2020: David Calhoun, the chairman of Boeing’s board, takes over as CEO and says …

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Virgin Australia brings back Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft
2 years, 8 months ago

Virgin Australia brings back Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft

Daily Mail  

Virgin Australia said it will add four new Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft to its fleet to meet higher demand as the airline expects to hit pre-pandemic domestic capacity by mid-2022. Virgin Australia said on Friday it will add four new Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft to its fleet to meet higher demand In a statement last Friday, Virgin Australia's …

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Boeing 737 MAX 8 woes crimp Asian airlines' growth plans amid Boeing's claims to make aircraft model safer
5 years, 8 months ago

Boeing 737 MAX 8 woes crimp Asian airlines' growth plans amid Boeing's claims to make aircraft model safer

Firstpost  

So far, regional carriers have managed to avoid major disruptions, but analysts expect that idling the MAX 8, a fuel-efficient update of Boeing’s popular 737, will crimp growth plans in the near future. Singapore: Asian airlines are cutting routes, revamping their schedules and leasing extra aircraft to fill gaps left by the grounding of Boeing 737 MAX 8s after deadly …

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Boeing 737 Max 8 woes crimp Asian airlines’ growth plans
5 years, 8 months ago

Boeing 737 Max 8 woes crimp Asian airlines’ growth plans

Live Mint  

Singapore: Asian airlines are cutting routes, revamping their schedules and leasing extra aircraft to fill gaps left by the grounding of Boeing 737 Max 8s after deadly crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia killed 346 people. Chinese airlines had 96 Max 8 jets but have managed to avoid massive cancellations by swapping in other models of aircraft, said Kelvin Lau of …

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737 Max 8 pilots transitioned with self-administered online course
5 years, 9 months ago

737 Max 8 pilots transitioned with self-administered online course

CNN  

CNN — Pilots transitioning to the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft from older 737 models were given a short, self-administered online course that made no mention of a new system now at the center of two crash investigations, pilots’ unions spokesmen for two American carriers told CNN. Pilots of Southwest Airlines and American Airlines took courses – lasting between 56 …

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Ethiopia's Boeing 737 MAX 8 black box data 'shows clear similarities' with Lion Air crash
5 years, 9 months ago

Ethiopia's Boeing 737 MAX 8 black box data 'shows clear similarities' with Lion Air crash

ABC  

Analysis of the data from the black boxes of an Ethiopian Airlines plane that crashed, killing all 157 people on board, showed "clear similarities" with an earlier crash of the same jet model, a spokesperson for the Ethiopian Transport Ministry has confirmed. Key points: French air authorities have been analysing data from the Ethiopian black box Crashes of the Boeing …

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Before the Boeing 737 MAX 8, the new 'exciting' Comet fleet was grounded
5 years, 9 months ago

Before the Boeing 737 MAX 8, the new 'exciting' Comet fleet was grounded

ABC  

A brand new jet featuring cutting edge technology takes to the skies with great fanfare and then, inexplicably, starts falling out of the air, killing everyone on board. Flinders University Airborne Research Australia's chief scientist Professor Jorg Hacker said in 1952 the British firm had just introduced the world's first commercial passenger jet — the Comet. "The whole plane, in …

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Air fares soar as India grounds Boeing 737 Max planes
5 years, 9 months ago

Air fares soar as India grounds Boeing 737 Max planes

India Today  

Over the last few days the air ticket prices soared as Boeing 737 Max 8 planes were grounded by Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Out of 17, SpiceJet grounded 12 Boeing 737 Max 8 planes while Jet Airways grounded five. Due to the grounding of 17 Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, the ticket prices have soared and has indeed helped …

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Boeing 737 Max 8 grounding: What does it mean for travelers?
5 years, 9 months ago

Boeing 737 Max 8 grounding: What does it mean for travelers?

CNN  

CNN — Under normal circumstances, most travelers rarely bother to look at which model of plane they’re flying on. “We do not foresee a significant impact of the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft on passengers in Europe,” a spokesman for UK passenger rights organization Flightright told CNN via email, adding that only a handful of 737 MAX …

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Boeing 737 Max 8 ‘black boxes’ arrive at French air accident HQ
5 years, 9 months ago

Boeing 737 Max 8 ‘black boxes’ arrive at French air accident HQ

CNN  

CNN — The flight data recorders from Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 have arrived at the French air accident investigation headquarters, after scores of airlines and countries grounded Boeing 737 Max 8s – the aircraft that crashed Sunday, killing all 157 people on board. TIKSA NEGERI/REUTERS In photos: Ethiopian Airlines plane crash Prev Next Boeing said Thursday that it will pause …

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Boeing 737 MAX 8 flights are being suspended around the world. Check out if you're affected
5 years, 9 months ago

Boeing 737 MAX 8 flights are being suspended around the world. Check out if you're affected

ABC  

Following the recent tragedy of an airplane crash in Ethiopia that killed 149 passengers and eight crew members on board, the Boeing 737 MAX 8 has been banned from operating. Key points: Boeing still has full confidence in the 737 MAX but made the recommendation to suspend operations of the model's entire global fleet The Boeing CEO has apologised for …

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Shanahan says he has not been briefed on issues with Boeing jets
5 years, 9 months ago

Shanahan says he has not been briefed on issues with Boeing jets

CNN  

Washington CNN — Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan told Senate lawmakers Thursday that he has not spoken to anyone in the administration about the Boeing 737 Max 8 jet and has not been briefed on any of the problems related to the aircraft despite working for the company for 31 years prior to taking a job at the Pentagon. His …

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Trump calls for immediate grounding of Boeing 737 Max 8 jets
5 years, 9 months ago

Trump calls for immediate grounding of Boeing 737 Max 8 jets

India Today  

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States would ground Boeing Co's 737 MAX jets, following Europe and other nations that have already stopped the planes flying due to safety concerns, following an Ethiopian Airlines crash on Sunday. Canada also grounded 737 MAX jets on Wednesday, saying satellite data suggested similarities to a previous crash involving the same plane …

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Spot airfares see steep rise as government bans 737 Max 8 aircraft
5 years, 9 months ago

Spot airfares see steep rise as government bans 737 Max 8 aircraft

Live Mint  

Spot airfares for Wednesday and Thursday saw a steep rise on important routes across the country as the government grounded Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft. All Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft operated by Indian airline companies have been grounded and around 35 flights of SpiceJet would be cancelled on Thursday consequently, Civil Aviation Secretary P S Kharola said. "At least …

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Canada grounds Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft
5 years, 9 months ago

Canada grounds Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Canada has banned Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from its airspace, following last Sunday's Ethiopian Airlines …

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Ethiopia to send plane’s black box abroad, as grief grows
5 years, 9 months ago

Ethiopia to send plane’s black box abroad, as grief grows

Hindustan Times  

The black box from the Boeing jet that crashed and killed all 157 people on board will be sent overseas for analysis but no country has been chosen, an Ethiopian Airlines spokesman said Wednesday, as much of the world grounded or barred the plane model and grieving families arrived at the disaster site. “Similar causes may have contributed to both …

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Ethiopia to send plane\'s black box abroad, as grief grows
5 years, 9 months ago

Ethiopia to send plane\'s black box abroad, as grief grows

Deccan Chronicle  

Hejere: The black box from the Boeing jet that crashed and killed all 157 people on board will be sent overseas for analysis but no country has been chosen, an Ethiopian Airlines spokesman said Wednesday, as much of the world grounded or barred the plane model and grieving families arrived at the disaster site. "Similar causes may have contributed to …

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Ethiopian Airlines, Lion Air plane crash: Anti-stalling system on Boeing's 737 Max 8 under scanner as countries ground aircraft
5 years, 9 months ago

Ethiopian Airlines, Lion Air plane crash: Anti-stalling system on Boeing's 737 Max 8 under scanner as countries ground aircraft

Firstpost  

Boeing has described the Max series as its fastest-selling family of planes, with more than 5,000 orders placed to date from about 100 customers. Washington: Similarities between the Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines crashes have focused attention on an anti-stalling system used in the new Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft. According to the flight data recorder, the pilots of Lion …

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SpiceJet cancels 14 flights as DGCA grounds Boeing 737 MAX aircraft; to operate additional flights from Thursday
5 years, 9 months ago

SpiceJet cancels 14 flights as DGCA grounds Boeing 737 MAX aircraft; to operate additional flights from Thursday

Firstpost  

The decision came days after a 737 MAX 8 aircraft operated by the Ethiopian Airlines crashed near Addis Ababa killing 157 people, including four Indians. New Delhi: Following the grounding of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft by Indian aviation watchdog DGCA, SpiceJet on Wednesday said it has cancelled 14 flights and will be operating additional flights from Thursday. On Tuesday …

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SpiceJet grounds Boeing 737 MAX aircraft after DGCA directions, says safety and security of passengers important
5 years, 9 months ago

SpiceJet grounds Boeing 737 MAX aircraft after DGCA directions, says safety and security of passengers important

Firstpost  

SpiceJet has around 12 such aircraft in its fleet. “SpiceJet has suspended Boeing 737 MAX operations following DGCA’s decision to ground the aircraft. SpiceJet statement@flyspicejet has suspended Boeing 737 Max operations following DGCA's decision to ground the aircraft. 1/1 — tushar srivastava March 12, 2019 All Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft would be grounded in India by 4 pm on …

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Spicejet shares tank 8% in morning trade after DGCA bans Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes; Jet Airways stock plunges too
5 years, 9 months ago

Spicejet shares tank 8% in morning trade after DGCA bans Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes; Jet Airways stock plunges too

Firstpost  

SpiceJet has around 12 such aircraft in its fleet. New Delhi: Shares of SpiceJet slumped 8 percent in morning trade on BSE on Wednesday, after the country banned Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes following the Ethiopian Airlines crash. On Tuesday night, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation announced its decision to “immediately” ground the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The …

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India grounds Boeing 737 MAX aircraft after Ethiopian Airlines crash: Here's a list of countries that have put the plane on ice
5 years, 9 months ago

India grounds Boeing 737 MAX aircraft after Ethiopian Airlines crash: Here's a list of countries that have put the plane on ice

Firstpost  

Boeing has delivered more than 200 737 MAXs since May 2017, news reports said. Australia: Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority said on Tuesday it had temporarily suspended the operation of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to or from the country. Bermuda: After Sunday’s Boeing 737 Max air crash, Bermuda has prohibited Boeing’s 737 MAX 8 and 737 MAX 9 aircraft from …

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Boeing 737 Max grounding: Aviation Ministry calls meeting at 4 pm with airlines for contingency plan
5 years, 9 months ago

Boeing 737 Max grounding: Aviation Ministry calls meeting at 4 pm with airlines for contingency plan

Firstpost  

A number of flights have been cancelled following the grounding of Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, New Delhi: The Civil Aviation Ministry will hold a meeting with airlines at 4 pm on Wednesday to prepare a contingency plan as a number of flights have been cancelled following the grounding of Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, a senior government official said. …

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How 737 Max 8, Boeing’s workhorse, flew into safety troubles
5 years, 9 months ago

How 737 Max 8, Boeing’s workhorse, flew into safety troubles

Live Mint  

The crash of a Boeing 737 Max 8 on Sunday killing all 157 on board is the second time in five months that the aircraft has been involved in an accident. The Boeing 737 Max 8, The Wall Street Journal reports quoting analysts, represents about two-thirds of Boeing’s future deliveries and about 40% of its profit. In India, which banned …

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