Boeing 737 MAX

By Sean Broderick
Unable to evaluate risks quickly and effectively in Boeing’s vast operation, the FAA depends on Boeing-produced data points to determine the airframer’s health.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Thierry Dubois
The company is fine-tuning its maintenance, repair and overhaul strategy for the turbofan amid production rate uncertainties and durability issues.
Services & Support

By Thierry Dubois
To be ready for an anticipated surge in Leap engine shop visit demand, Safran Aircraft Engines is adding capacity to its global MRO network.
MRO Europe

By Victoria Moores
Togo-based ASKY is changing its network to fly more nonstop regional routes, ahead of the potential arrival of its first Boeing 787s in 2026.
Airlines & Lessors

By Victoria Moores
Togo-based ASKY, which is part-owned by Ethiopian Airlines, is looking for a pair of Boeing 787-8s to join its fleet in 2026.
Airlines & Lessors

By Michael Bruno, Sean Broderick, Jens Flottau, Robert Wall
Kelly Ortberg’s task of revitalizing the beleaguered company was never going to be easy. Striking workers just made it harder.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Christine Boynton
Should Boeing’s machinist strike continue for much longer, Southwest Airlines will have to take a hard look at its plans for 2025.
Airlines & Lessors

By Daniel Williams
Aviation Week Network has this week launched the 2025 Fleet and MRO Forecast, which includes a revision to expected numbers of in-service Boeing 737 MAX aircraft over the coming decade.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Michael O'Leary expects some of Ryanair's Boeing 737-8-200 deliveries that are due before the end of this year to be pushed back to 2025.
Airlines & Lessors

By James Pozzi
The Spanish airline is utilizing partnerships to overcome industry challenges.
Services & Support

By Jens Flottau, Christine Boynton
Boeing and the International Association of Machinists accused each other of not being willing to move after another round of mediated negotiations collapsed Oct. 8.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Sean Broderick, Guy Norris
The FAA alert follows the NTSB’s probe and criticism of the agency and OEM responses to 737 rudder issues as evidence points to supply chain quality problems.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Guy Norris, Sean Broderick
FAA warns Boeing 737 operators of the potential for jammed or restricted rudder movement.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Daniel Williams
Despite all the setbacks to hit Boeing's 737 MAX program, the total 737-8 fleet size is still set to be larger than the number of 737-800s delivered.
AWIN Knowledge Center

By Sean Broderick
U.S. investigators spotlight potential dangers of improperly installed 737 rudder parts and urge FAA and Boeing to take action.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Joe Anselmo, Michael Bruno, Jens Flottau
As the strike by Boeing’s machinists enters a new, uncertain phase, the company’s suppliers, customers and investors are grappling with the rising damage.
Check 6

By Chen Chuanren, Sean Broderick
ST Engineering has finalized a 15-year deal with Akasa Air, providing engine MRO services for the airline’s Leap 1B-powered Boeing 737 MAX-family aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
NTSB is urging FAA and Boeing to review a 737 rudder system jam issue and remove the affected parts, and is also concerned about recommended pilot actions
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By David Casey
Icelandair’s new route to Nashville comes after the carrier signed a memorandum of understanding with Southwest Airlines to become its first interline partner.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
The walkout at Boeing halted much-needed progress on quality-focused changes and will make regaining momentum even more challenging.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Helen Massy-Beresford, Jens Flottau
Florian Guillermet speaks with Aviation Week about EASA-FAA cooperation, spoofing and jamming threats, and ensuring that EASA can meet its expanded mandate.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Christine Boynton
Southwest Airlines’ founding policies have served it well. But times have changed, and the US airline is adapting.
Airlines & Lessors

By Sean Broderick
Boeing is laying out drastic cost-reduction plans, including sharp cuts to planned supplier purchase orders and potential layoffs.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
Virgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka says that reducing the airline's commitment to the 737-10 will “ensure we have a steady pipeline of aircraft coming in.”
Airlines & Lessors

By Christine Boynton
The FAA and NTSB are investigating the event, which took place around 9:15 a.m. local time on Sept. 12.
Safety, Ops & Regulation