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The agency issued the alert on October 7, 2024, potentially affecting the 737-600, 737NG, and 737-MAX... Joe Cortez October 8, 2024. 737 Max. Alaska Receives Compensation from Boeing Over Door Plug Blowout. The Associated Press reports the Chicago-based aerospace giant paid $160 million to Alaska as “initial compensation”...
How Stakeholders, Aviators and the Industry Stand on the Boeing …
Sep 22, 2020 · Mentioning the Boeing 737 MAX can stir emotions among frequent flyers, as it is closely associated with two fatal accidents and a worldwide grounding that’s taken over one year to recover. As the public comment phase on the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airworthiness Directive for the aircraft comes to an end, FlyerTalk investigates ten statements made […]
FAA Issues Safety Alert Over 737 Rudders - FlyerTalk
Oct 9, 2024 · The agency issued the alert on October 7, 2024, potentially affecting the 737-600, 737NG, and 737-MAX models. Issue Related to Rudders Built by Collins Aerospace The Safety Alert for Operators was issued as the result of a Boeing 737-8 flight “where the flightcrew was unable to move the rudder pedals during landing rollout.” […]
Panel Blow-Out During Flight Causes Another Boeing 737 MAX
Jan 8, 2024 · 737 MAX-9 Grounded for Cabin Door Inspections as Investigation Continues The incident happened aboard Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 on Friday, January 5, 2023. In a series of updates, the airline acknowledged the panel blowout incident , forcing the aircraft to return to Portland International Airport (PDX).
Competition With Airbus May Have Rushed the 737 MAX to …
Mar 25, 2019 · The Boeing 737 MAX has been grounded from nearly every controlled airspace around the world in the wake of dual tragedies in less than six months. Now, a New York Times report sheds light on the U.S. aircraft manufacturer’s rush to deliver the next generation passenger plane in a bid to avoid ceding a critical market share to European rival ...
‘OK Fine, We Admit It. The 737 Max Bathrooms Are a Problem’
Jan 11, 2019 · The lavatories onboard American Airlines' 737 MAX aircraft have long been a talking point among crew and travelers for their tight size. In an attempt to improve these cramped quarters, it appears that the airline is now seeking to retrofit a bi-folding door onto one of the two lavatory units on its MAX aircraft.
New 737 MAX 8 overhead bins? - FlyerTalk Forums
Sep 17, 2018 · All of United's new 737 MAX deliveries have Space Bins. The Space Bins started arriving in 2016 and 16 of the existing 737 NG aircraft have them. 11 737-800s and 5 737-900ERs. the opportunity to fly a 737-800 on Air Canada this morning. You were on a 737 MAX 8, not a 737-800. This is the newest generation of the BSI Space Bin.
Airlines Cancel over 300 Boeing 737-MAX Orders in 2020
Jul 15, 2020 · The Boeing 737-MAX may not be added to airline fleets once it meets airworthiness standards. The Chicago-based manufacturer reports over 300 737-MAX orders were cancelled in the first six months of 2020, despite the return of flight trials with the Federal Aviation Administration. Airlines may not be as bullish on the return of the Boeing […]
Aircraft Guide: Which 738 / 737-800 version, or 7M8 / 737 MAX 8 ...
Jul 8, 2017 · There's also a -T transcon three class version. 738 is two class, and many, not all, have seatback IFE. The 737-8 MAX will have onboard Internet server with IFE streamed via WiFi; narrowbodies without seatback IFE will pretty much have this. Those with seatback IFE will still have it. Your JFK-SAN 738 will either have or not have seatback IFE ...
Where to Sit on United: Advice From People Who’ve Sat ... - FlyerTalk
Jan 9, 2020 · 737-900/MAX The Best Seats: Extra Legroom. All versions of this aircraft have extra legroom in row 7 as the bulkhead does not extend to the floor. However, 7A, 7B, and 7C have been replaced by a lavatory, so the proximity may not be desirable. The Exit Row. Like the 737-800, rows 15 and 20 do not recline, and exit rows 20 and 21 have extra legroom.