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American is the second-largest US operator of the MAX in the United States with 24 jets, behind Southwest Airlines with 34. (Photo: AP)

American Airlines pilots will test 737 MAX software fix in Boeing simulator

Boeing has been working on a software upgrade for an anti-stall system and pilot displays on its fastest-selling jetliner.

24 Mar 2019 11:23 AM

Southwest Airlines Co, American Airlines and United Airlines operate 34, 24 and 14 MAX jets respectively. (Photo:AP)

US airlines to send teams to review Boeing 737 MAX upgrade

The three US airlines that own Boeing Co’s 737 MAX are meeting the US manufacturer this weekend to review a software upgrade.

23 Mar 2019 12:21 PM

A Lion Air spokesman said all data and information had been given to investigators and declined to comment further. (Representational Image)

'Allahu Akbar': Report discloses Lion Air pilots last words before crash

The investigation into the crash, which killed all 189 people on board, has taken on new relevance at the US FAA.

20 Mar 2019 2:21 PM

Boeing has been working on a software upgrade for an anti-stall system and pilot displays on the 737 MAX. (Photo: AP)

Boeing says finalising software upgrade, revising pilot training for 737 Max

A 737 MAX 8 operated by Ethiopian Airlines crashed shortly after take-off on March 10, killing all 157 on board.

18 Mar 2019 10:53 AM

A Boeing spokesman referred to a statement on Monday that the upgrade would be deployed across the 737 MAX fleet in the coming weeks. (Photo: AP)

Boeing 737 MAX software patch expected before end-March

The US planemaker has been working on a software upgrade for an anti-stall system.

17 Mar 2019 12:24 PM

Indian government has decided to bar Boeing 737 MAX aircraft from flying in Indian skies and will not take any deliveries of the narrowbody jet until safety concerns. (Photo: AP)

India won't take deliveries of Boeing 737 MAX until safety concerns cleared

Boeing Co’s 737 MAX aircraft would not be allowed to enter or transit Indian airspace after 1030 GMT on Wednesday.

14 Mar 2019 9:31 AM

Meanwhile, according to news agencies, Civil Aviation Ministry Secretary P.S. Kharola said all Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft operated by Indian carriers have been grounded and that about 35 flights of carrier SpiceJet would be cancelled on Thursday.

Boeing 737 Max jets grounded, 14 flights cancelled

Officials also that lifting the ban on the B-737 Max 8 would be based on inputs from various agencies and it would not happen soon.

14 Mar 2019 7:19 AM

The president, who owned his own airline, Trump Shuttle, from 1989 until 1992, is an aviation enthusiast. (File Photo)

Trump speaks to Boeing CEO after Ethiopian plane crash

Donald Trump, concerned about the deadly crash of a Boeing 737 MAX passenger plane, spoke to Boeing Chief Executive Dennis Muilenburg.

13 Mar 2019 12:37 PM

It comes as airlines around the world remove the model from their schedules. (Photo:AP)

Singapore bans use of Boeing 737 MAX in its airspace

Singapore's aviation regulator banned the use of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in the country's airspace after a deadly Ethiopia plane crash.

12 Mar 2019 10:41 AM

Airbus said on Thursday it had won a provisional order from an undisclosed customer for 10 A320neo planes worth USD 1.1 billion at list prices.

Airbus says unnamed buyer signs provisional deal for 10 A320neo planes

The announcement came shortly after Boeing said it had won an order for 100 737 MAX planes.

19 Jul 2018 5:24 PM

Jet Airways Ltd said on Monday it has agreed with Boeing Co to purchase 75 of its 737 MAX aircraft, as the Indian carrier expands to meet domestic passenger demand in the world’s fastest-growing aviation market.

Jet Airways to buy additional 75 Boeing 737 Max jets

Based on Boeing’s list prices, the latest deal could be worth as much as USD 9.7 billion.

26 Jun 2018 11:45 AM

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