Southwest Airlines takes Boeing Max 7 out of 2024 plans because of certification delays
Publishing timestamp: 2024-01-25 11:49:47
Summary
Southwest Airlines has removed the Boeing 737 Max 7 from its fleet plans due to certification delays. This comes after United Airlines also removed the 737 Max 10 from its plans. Scrutiny on Boeing has increased after a door panel blew out midflight on a 737 Max 9 operated by Alaska Airlines. The FAA has cleared inspection instructions for the planes to return to service, but Southwest has decided to remove the Max 7 from its plans due to supply chain challenges and certification status. The FAA has stated that it will bar Boeing from planned production increases, potentially causing delivery delays for airlines.
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