Boeing 737 (MAX) news

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EASA has followed the FAA today in certifying the 737 MAX 8-200, the high-density version Boeing designed for Ryanair.

https://www.aviation24.be/airlines/ryan ... max-8-200/

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Xiamen Airlines is modifying its B737 MAX jets for return to service. However, there is no timetable yet, as the CAAC has the final say.

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Yet another 737 MAX problem? Boeing has asked 16 of its customers to address a potential production issue related to an electrical power system in certain B737 MAX jets prior to further operations.

At Southwest Airlines, 30 of the airline’s 58 MAX jets are affected. Ouch! The measure also affects 16 United Airlines aircraft and 17 American Airlines planes.

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Yet another 737 MAX problem? Boeing has asked 16 of its customers to address a potential production issue related to an electrical power system in certain B737 MAX jets prior to further operations.

There will be hundreds of other "problems" with the 737MAX. Just like for any other plane.
There is nothing abnormal in publishing AD's for planes in service. The only abnormal thing is the "surprise" and wow effect that it creates because it is... the MAX.

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Welcome to Aviation24.be, Lux_avi.

It's not every day that an aircraft model is grounded. Admittedly, not all MAX's are affected (only some more recent ones), but the model seems prone to attract problems. The fact that only recently built aircraft are affected tells a lot about the bad evolution of Boeing in the last few years.

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It's not every day that an aircraft model is grounded. Admittedly, not all MAX's are affected (only some more recent ones), but the model seems prone to attract problems. The fact that only recently built aircraft are affected tells a lot about the bad evolution of Boeing in the last few years.

You think?

Then look at how many AD's are already in force for other recently built models, then we'll talk again.

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Yet another 737 MAX problem? Boeing has asked 16 of its customers to address a potential production issue related to an electrical power system in certain B737 MAX jets prior to further operations.

At Southwest Airlines, 30 of the airline’s 58 MAX jets are affected. Ouch! The measure also affects 16 United Airlines aircraft and 17 American Airlines planes.

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The Belgian-registered 737 MAX aircraft operated by TUIfly are not affected by the new grounding.