Key moments in Boeing's difficult history with the 737 MAX

Key moments in Boeing's difficult history with the 737 MAX

Boeing's quality control practices will be placed under a microscope this week at a two-day National Transportation Safety Board hearing investigating a January Alaska Airlines flight on a 737 MAX.
Boeing announces firm order for 35 737 MAX aircraft

Boeing announces firm order for 35 737 MAX aircraft

Embattled aviation giant Boeing on Monday announced that it had finalized a firm order with leasing company Aviation Capital Group for thirty-five 737 MAXs, its flagship aircraft, worth almost $4.5 billion at list price.
Boeing vows to strengthen plane safety

Boeing vows to strengthen plane safety

Aircraft manufacturer Boeing has claimed that its planes are getting safer.
Boeing hit by new headwinds in recent mid-flight scare

Boeing hit by new headwinds in recent mid-flight scare

A mid-air emergency in which a piece of fuselage came off a Boeing 737 MAX 9 jetliner as it flew over the US west coast dealt a new blow to the oft-beleaguered manufacturer.
Singapore lifts ban on Boeing 737 MAX planes

Singapore lifts ban on Boeing 737 MAX planes

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) lifted a suspension on Boeing 737 MAX aircraft flying in and out of the country from September 6.
Global airlines prepare for long haul with pandemic recovery

Global airlines prepare for long haul with pandemic recovery

While some global airlines have started buying new aircraft and hiring staff, there are still major hurdles for the aviation industry to overcome as the realisation dawns that the coronavirus pandemic will not be done and dusted in 2021.
Boeing MAX crashes 'horrific' result of lapses by company, regulator

Boeing MAX crashes 'horrific' result of lapses by company, regulator

Congressional investigators blamed two deadly Boeing 737 MAX crashes on "repeated and serious failures" by the company and air safety officials, according to a report released Wednesday that called for an overhaul of the US aviation regulatory system.
Boeing 737 MAX could take off Monday for commercial survival

Boeing 737 MAX could take off Monday for commercial survival

Boeing's 737 MAX plane could take its first test flight from Monday, a crucial step for the survival of the company's star model that has been grounded for 14 months.
End of Boeing 737 MAX grounding up to individual countries: US FAA

End of Boeing 737 MAX grounding up to individual countries: US FAA

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Monday (Sep 23) that it still has no timeframe to lift the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX, and that individual countries will decide when the plane can fly again.
Boeing falls behind Airbus in deliveries as 737 MAX crisis bites

Boeing falls behind Airbus in deliveries as 737 MAX crisis bites

Airbus is on track to overtake Boeing in commercial plane deliveries for 2019 after outpacing its US rival at mid-year following the 737 MAX grounding, according to data released Tuesday.
Boeing shares hit as FAA finds new 737 MAX issue

Boeing shares hit as FAA finds new 737 MAX issue

Shares of Boeing tumbled on Thursday (Jun 27) after US regulators identified a new issue in the Boeing 737 MAX that will likely slow the plane's return to service following two deadly crashes.
Boeing acknowledges defects in 737 MAX simulator software

Boeing acknowledges defects in 737 MAX simulator software

Boeing acknowledged Saturday (May 18) it had to correct flaws in its 737 MAX flight simulator software used to train pilots, after two deadly crashes involving the aircraft that killed 346 people.
Boeing says 737 MAX software update is complete

Boeing says 737 MAX software update is complete

Boeing said on Thursday (May 16) that it completed its software update on the 737 MAX after two deadly crashes resulted in a global grounding of the aircraft.
FAA sets multi-nation review of Boeing's troubled Max planes

FAA sets multi-nation review of Boeing's troubled Max planes

The US Federal Aviation Administration is planning what it calls a comprehensive multi-nation review of the control systems of the Boeing 737 Max airliner to include experts from nine civil aviation authorities.
Boeing 737 MAX changes deemed 'operationally suitable': FAA

Boeing 737 MAX changes deemed 'operationally suitable': FAA

The changes US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has proposed in the wake of two deadly accidents of its top-selling 737 MAX aircraft were deemed "operationally suitable," according to a draft report released by US regulators on Tuesday (Apr 16).
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