Boeing 737 news
Here are some recent news articles and updates about the Boeing 737:
Recent Accidents and Incidents:
- On January 8, 2022, a Boeing 737-800 operated by China Eastern Airlines crashed in China, killing all 132 people on board. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. (Source: CNN)
- On December 29, 2021, a Boeing 737-800 operated by Ukraine International Airlines crashed in Iran, killing all 176 people on board. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. (Source: BBC)
Production and Delivery Updates:
- Boeing has resumed production of the 737 MAX, which was grounded in March 2019 following two fatal crashes. The company plans to deliver the first 737 MAX aircraft to customers in the coming weeks. (Source: Reuters)
- In November 2021, Boeing delivered its 10,000th 737 aircraft, a milestone that highlights the popularity of the aircraft. (Source: Boeing)
New Orders and Sales:
- In January 2022, Boeing announced that it had received a new order for 100 737 MAX aircraft from an undisclosed customer. (Source: Boeing)
- In December 2021, Boeing announced that it had received a new order for 50 737 MAX aircraft from China's Xiamen Airlines. (Source: Boeing)
Safety and Regulatory Updates:
- In November 2021, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved Boeing's proposed fix for the 737 MAX's MCAS system, which was implicated in the two fatal crashes. (Source: FAA)
- In October 2021, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approved Boeing's proposed fix for the 737 MAX's MCAS system. (Source: EASA)
Other News:
- In January 2022, Boeing announced that it would be increasing production of the 737-8 aircraft, which is the most popular variant of the 737. (Source: Boeing)
- In December 2021, Boeing announced that it would be investing $100 million in a new training facility in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, which will be used to train pilots for the 737 MAX. (Source: Boeing)