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Trump Praises Boeing 737 MAX Following flydubai Incident
U.S. President Donald Trump commented on the Boeing 737 MAX following the incident involving a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. In a post on social media, Trump praised the aircraft’s structural design and engineering, saying the Boeing 737 MAX had demonstrated its ability to withstand G-forces and structural loads well beyond those anticipated in its design. Trump also…
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New Software Glitch Identified in Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft
↪️Boeing has identified a new issue within the flight management computer software used on select 737 MAX aircraft. The glitch can manifest in a rare operational scenario: when a missed approach is executed following an autopilot-coupled precision approach, and the flight crew subsequently modifies the pre-programmed flight plan. In this specific sequence, the aircraft’s vertical navigation system (VNAV) can disengage,…
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Retired After Just Five Months: Two Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft to Be Dismantled
Two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft operated by Brazilian carrier GOL are set to be retired and dismantled for spare parts only months after entering service. The aircraft, registered PS-GRM and PS-GRN, joined the fleet in late 2025 but were withdrawn from operations in February 2026 following recurring issues with their CFM LEAP-1B engines and reported balance-related problems. After serving…
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Boeing 737 MAX Becomes the Most-Ordered Aircraft Family in Boeing’s History
The Boeing 737 MAX family has reached 7,206 total orders, becoming the most-ordered aircraft family in the company’s history. It has now surpassed the previous-generation 737 Next Generation family, which accumulated 7,159 orders. According to Boeing’s June 2026 figures, the manufacturer secured 100 net orders for the 737 MAX during the month after cancellations. The latest orders pushed the MAX…
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China Preparing to Order 500 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft
A new aircraft deal between China and Boeing is reportedly under discussion and could become one of the largest agreements in aviation history. Chinese airlines are expected to place an order for 500 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, with the announcement potentially taking place during a state visit scheduled in Beijing between March 31 and April 2, 2026, attended by Donald…
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Vietnam Airlines Orders 50 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft
Vietnam Airlines has signed an agreement with Boeing for 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft as part of its fleet modernization and growth strategy. The deal marks the carrier’s first order from Boeing’s narrow-body family and aims to meet rising domestic and regional passenger demand. The 737-8, which offers a seating capacity of up to 200 passengers and a range of…
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