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Boeing Denies Claims of 737 MAX Production Drop
Boeing has rejected claims published by industry outlet The Air Current suggesting fluctuations in the production of its 737 MAX passenger aircraft. The company stated that since the beginning of 2025, monthly production has not reached 38 units and that there has been no recent decline in output. The Air Current had reported that production of Boeing’s best-selling 737 MAX…
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35-Year-Old B747 Still Flying High
The wide-body Boeing 747 has long been a symbol of long-haul air travel. However, with advancements in technology, many airlines have started phasing out these four-engine giants. Despite that, one of the oldest 747s in the world remains in active service. A Boeing 747-400 operated by Iran-based Mahan Air, which first flew in 1990, is now 35 years old. The…
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Pilot Error Suspected in DHL Crash in Vilnius
An investigation into the crash of DHL’s Boeing 737 cargo aircraft, registered EC-KLR, operating flight #SWT1145 from Leipzig to Vilnius on November 25, 2024, has highlighted suspected pilot error. The Lithuanian Prosecutor General’s Office stated that a hydraulic failure disabling the flap system, combined with possible pilot mismanagement, contributed to the accident. One person was killed, three others were injured,…
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JAL’s Fleet Renewal Move with 737 MAX
Japan Airlines has signed an agreement with Boeing to purchase 17 additional 737-8 MAX aircraft as part of its fleet modernization plans. With this new order, JAL’s total firm orders for the 737 MAX now stand at 38. The airline currently operates a fleet that includes 767s, 777s, 737-800s, and more than 50 787 Dreamliners. To meet growing international travel…
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Legendary Boeing 747 Hotel in Sweden Permanently Shuts Down
The Jumbo Stay hotel, located near Stockholm Arlanda Airport and built inside a converted Boeing 747-200, is permanently closing its doors. Opened in 2009, the unique accommodation project featured 33 rooms and became a favorite among aviation enthusiasts. However, the company behind the hotel has gone bankrupt, casting uncertainty over its future. Swedavia, the state-owned airport operator, has refused to…
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AJet Aircraft Experiences Tail Strike
Last night, we shared information regarding a delay on flight #VF3273 from Nevşehir to Sabiha Gökçen due to a technical issue following AJet’s flight from Sabiha Gökçen to Nevşehir. According to the information we’ve received, a Boeing 737 aircraft registered as TC-JFM experienced a tail strike during landing in Nevşehir. After inspections, it was determined that the aircraft was not…
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Lawsuit Against Boeing: Family of Whistleblower Former Quality Manager Accuses the Company
The family of former Boeing quality control manager John Barnett has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company following his suicide in March. The 62-year-old Barnett was found dead in a hotel room in Charleston, South Carolina, on March 9. Reports indicate that he had been questioned by lawyers for several days before the incident. The lawsuit claims that…
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Japan Airlines Expands Fleet with Additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 Orders
Japan Airlines Expands Fleet with Additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 Orders Japan Airlines (JAL) has placed an order for 17 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft as part of its fleet renewal strategy. This new purchase adds to the 21 aircraft order announced in 2023, bringing JAL’s total commitment close to 90 aircraft. The airline aims to gradually replace its aging…
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Bureaucrat’s Daughter Attacks Flight Attendant
Bureaucrat’s Daughter Attacks Flight Attendant A disruptive passenger, reportedly the daughter of a high-ranking bureaucrat, physically attacked a flight attendant onboard Serene Air flight #PK312 from Islamabad to Karachi on a Boeing 737-800. The altercation escalated into a physical assault, leaving the flight attendant with a nose injury. Footage of the incident went viral on social media, sparking public outrage.…
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Boeing CEO Ortberg Earned $18 Million in Five Months
Boeing CEO Ortberg Earned $18 Million in Five Months Boeing’s new CEO, Kelly Ortberg, earned a total of $18.4 million for his five-month tenure in 2024. However, approximately $16 million of this amount consists of stock incentives that will vest over three to four years. Ortberg’s base salary was $525,000, and he also received a $1.3 million “new hire” bonus.…
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