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The 737 MAX 9 mockup at the 2012 ILA Berlin. Faced with the record orders for Airbus and the defection of a long-time customer, on August 30, 2011, Boeing's board of directors approved the launch of the re-engined 737, which they said would meet or exceed the range of the Airbus A320neo [24] while burning 4% less fuel. [25]
Downfall: The Case Against Boeing is a 2022 American documentary film directed by Rory Kennedy. [1] Interviewing relevant people and featuring archival footage, the documentary looks into the events throughout the history of the aircraft manufacturer company Boeing that led to the crashes of two 737 MAX planes and occurring within a short time span, as well as its subsequent investigation.
The Boeing 737 MAX is the name given to the main models 737 MAX 7/8/9/10 series and the higher-density MAX 200 variant of the Boeing 737 family. It is offered in four main variants, typically offering 138 to 230 seats and a range of 3,215 to 3,825 nautical miles [nmi] (5,954 to 7,084 km; 3,700 to 4,402 mi).
In clearing the Boeing 737 Max 9 to fly following rigorous inspection, the FAA is saying “yes.” FAA Administrator Whitaker underlined that point to CNN’s Pete Muntean earlier this week.
PHOTO: In this June 25, 2024, file photo, Boeing 737 MAX aircraft are assembled at the Boeing Renton Factory in Renton, Washington. (Jennifer Buchanan, Pool via AFP via Getty Images, FILE)
It comes after two incidents on Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max jets last year. In March 2023, smoke poured into the cabin after a bird hit an engine shortly after takeoff from Cuba.
In the U.S., the MAX shares a compatible type rating throughout the Boeing 737 series. [25] The impetus for Boeing to build the 737 MAX was serious competition from the Airbus A320neo, which was a threat to win a major order for aircraft from American Airlines, a traditional customer for Boeing airplanes. [26]
The strike brought 737 Max production to a halt and saw Boeing raise up to $24.3 billion to boost its liquidity. After tense and protracted negotiations, union members voted to end the strike in ...