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Air Canada to Transfer B737 MAX Fleet to Rouge by 2028

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Air Canada has announced its plan to transfer its B737 MAX fleet to its low-cost subsidiary, Air Canada Rouge, by 2028. This strategic move aims to streamline Rouge’s operations by eventually consolidating the unit to a single fleet type, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs. Meanwhile, the mainline Air Canada unit still has 12 more B737 MAX aircraft on order, ensuring continued modernization and…

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Air Europa Forecasts $3 Billion Turnover in 2024

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Air Europa Holdings, a leading Spanish carrier, anticipates closing 2024 with a turnover of nearly $3 billion, reflecting a 6.3% year-on-year increase. The growth comes as the airline focuses on reducing its leverage while continuing to expand and modernize its fleet. As part of its fleet expansion strategy, Air Europa plans to add three Boeing 787 Dreamliners and its first Boeing 737…

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Boeing Resumes B737 MAX Production After Strike

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Boeing has officially resumed production of its B737 MAX aircraft as of December 6, 2024, marking a significant step forward following a seven-week strike by over 33,000 factory workers. The strike, which ended in early November, had temporarily halted manufacturing operations, causing disruptions across Boeing’s supply chain.

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Boeing to Resume B737 MAX Production After Machinists Strike

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FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker has announced that Boeing has yet to resume production of the B737 MAXfollowing a machinists strike that temporarily halted operations. However, the aerospace giant is planning to restart manufacturing by late December 2024, marking a critical step in addressing the backlog of orders and stabilizing its production schedule.

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GOL to Expand B737 MAX Fleet with Three New Deliveries

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GOL Linhas Aéreas (Brazil) is set to strengthen its fleet with the addition of three new Boeing B737 MAX aircraft, identified by serials 44032, 44025, and 44033. These aircraft are being delivered directly from the Boeing manufacturing facilities in the United States, increasing GOL’s MAX fleet to 52 aircraft.

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Ethiopian Airlines Supports Air Congo Launch with Two B737 MAXs

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Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier, is set to deliver two Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to support the launch of Air Congo, a new joint venture airline in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The new airline is scheduled to begin operations in December 2024.

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Allegiant Air Revises Boeing 737 MAX Delivery Timeline

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Allegiant Air, the ultra-low-cost carrier based in the United States, has amended its 2021 agreement with Boeing for the acquisition of 50 new B737 MAX aircraft. Under the revised terms, fewer deliveries will occur in 2024 and 2025, with the adjusted timeline scheduling the completion of all deliveries by the end of 2027.

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Boeing Settles with Family of Ethiopian Airlines Crash Victim, Avoiding Federal Trial

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Boeing has reached a last-minute settlement with the family of a woman who was tragically killed in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines B737 MAX crash. This agreement allows Boeing to avoid a federal civil trial that was scheduled to proceed, offering closure to one of the many families affected by the disaster. The Ethiopian Airlines crash, involving a Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, was…