737 MAX
Jan 16, 2020, 2:29 pm
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757s? 737-500s? 737-300s? Apparently WN put 67 733s in storage in Victorville in October 2017.
At what point does the loss of all MAXes begin to impact the ability to grow the company?
At what point does the loss of all MAXes begin to impact the ability to grow the company?
Last edited by DenverBrian; Jan 16, 2020 at 2:36 pm
Jan 16, 2020, 3:06 pm
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Jan 16, 2020, 8:11 pm
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Transportation secretary’s expert panel defends FAA system that approved deadly 737 Max jets
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local...1a4_story.html
Jan 21, 2020, 8:35 am
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Jan 21, 2020, 11:49 am
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https://https://cnb.cx/2RBPQqi
@CNBC: Boeing doesn't expect regulators to sign off on 737 Max until June or July https://cnb.cx/2RBPQqi
@CNBC: Boeing doesn't expect regulators to sign off on 737 Max until June or July https://cnb.cx/2RBPQqi
Jan 21, 2020, 1:18 pm
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So it looks like 2021 would be the earliest it will fly given that SIM training will also be required and those won't even be able to be in place until there is a clear and approved fix in place. This will continue to drag out for a long time. Lots more steps to go and no clear end in sight.
Jan 21, 2020, 4:17 pm
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I predict no more manufacturing for 737 MAX this year and maybe 50% never ever. A cheap software fix plus simulator training just isn't going to fly.
Jan 21, 2020, 5:07 pm
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It should be interesting to see how this plays out. As I've said before, Boeing simply has too much invested in the MAX at this point. I suspect a software fix plus hardware adjustments (dual angle-of-attack sensors on all MAX aircraft, along with the disagree light in all cockpits at a minimum) plus simulator training is all it will take for these planes to fly. Whether or not that will be enough to convince the public that they're safe remains to be seen. But ultimately that question is less important than whether or not this is enough to convince carriers to continue buying them. I suspect that this, combined with significant discounts and pent-up need for aircraft, will keep the MAX flying for years. Or at least until an alternative aircraft is available.
Jan 21, 2020, 5:09 pm
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Great news! FAA says it will handle all approvals for new 737-MAX.
Boeing will resuming deliveries the 737-MAX aircraft to the airlines in December. They will put back to service in January.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/ne...jets/40714421/
Boeing will resuming deliveries the 737-MAX aircraft to the airlines in December. They will put back to service in January.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/ne...jets/40714421/
Jan 21, 2020, 5:21 pm
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