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Why not just ban this Plane for safety reasons. Is it not that Concorde was banned primarily due to safety concerns and environmental impact. What is so special about this Boeing 737 MAX THAT IT CAN NOT BE BANNED See below article that ; US allows Boeing 737 MAX flights, bans further production The US aviation regulator has 737 MAX 9 can start flying again after a mid-air cabin blowout raised safety concerns. However, it also told Boeing to put the plane's production on hold. The FAA ordered the temporary grounding of Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft after part of a fuselage blew out The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has increased pressure on plane maker Boeing, banning further production of its best-selling 737 MAX narrowbody planes. However, the FAA did agree to allow the 737 MAX 9 —  grounded after a mid-air blowout — to start flying again after inspections.

BREAKING Airbus is reportedly aggressively pursuing United Airlines as a larger customer following United CEO's Scott Kirby comments on Boeing's failures. Crucial quote: “I think this is the straw—the Max 9 grounding—is probably the straw that broke the camel’s back for us,” Kirby told CNBC, see https://lnkd.in/gFu6kGSc According to Boeing, United holds an order for nearly 430 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Per a report, Airbus is asking customers to give up delivery slots on A321 NEOs and offering them to United. United is one of Boeing's largest and most loyal customers. ©️Forbes Middle East Aero Crew News, LLC #airbus #boeing #Boeing737Max #unitedairlines #aviation #aviationindustry #airlines #airlineindustry #planes #aircraft #A321neo

It seemed appropriate to feature an early shot of Newark International's original Terminal A as, even now, concourses like this one are being razed to make room for the new Terminal A at EWR (the old "head building" will not be immediately torn down). Nearly 50 years ago, in the spring of 1974 when this photograph was taken, the recently opened facilities at the airport were considered ultra-modern compared to the 1951-build North Terminal they replaced. As for the Trans World Airlines (TWA) aircraft ringing this satellite, from right to left we see a Boeing 707-131B, 727-231, 727-31, and the tail of another 707-131B. TWA itself was taken over by American Airlines in 2001. Looking for a reliable and accurate source for commercial aviation history interviews, editing services, media/social media assistance, or general data? Please feel free to contact me here on LinkedIn. #aviation #aviationhistory #aircraft #airplanes #airlines #airlinehistory #airlinesandairplanes #civilaviation #boeing #boeing707 #boeing727 #transworldairlines #twa #newarkinternationalairport #ewr (Please note there is no trade connection between The Commercial Aviation History Consultancy and the owner of the webpage, and associated image, to which this photo-link will take you.) Photo by Ken Rose

I do not usually post links to photographs of current aircraft, especially ones with huge watermarks embedded in them, but this superb shot of Lufthansa's (LH's) Boeing 747-830 "D-ABYT," taken in August of 2019 climbing out of Washington-Dulles, is a worthy exception. This is my favorite currently flying "retro-jet" and the primary reason is not that I like the 1970-era 747-130 delivery color scheme (though I do). The reason it is my favorite is because LH did not do the retro-livery, like so many other airlines have, on the smallest mainline jet in their fleet. They did it on one of the biggest aircraft they fly, and one that was the direct descendent of the plane whose colors it wears. To me that is both audacious and very appropriate. The "Queen of the Skies" flies on and few look better than this one. Kudos to Germany's flag carrier! Looking for a reliable and accurate source for commercial aviation history interviews, editing services, media/social media assistance, or general data? Please feel free to contact me here on LinkedIn. #aviation #aviationhistory #aircraft #airplanes #airlines #airlinehistory #airlinesandairplanes #civilaviation #boeing #boeing747 #Lufthansa #lufthansagroup #retrojet #dullesairport (Please note there is no trade connection between The Commercial Aviation History Consultancy and the owner of the webpage, and associated image, to which this photo-link will take you.) Photograph by Mikhail Okrochkov

Any chance the FAA will ever grow a pair and make Boeing enter a mandatory safety shut down? Nobody wants to put other people who are indirectly involved into a tight, uncomfortable spot. But at some point, enough is enough and safety of flight has to be thoroughly assessed and hard decisions have to be made. Is blood priority really worth so much? #aviation #safetyculture #flightsafety #aviationindustry #boeing

We have marked a major milestone in our fleet growth and renewal program today after taking delivery of our first new, fuel-efficient, Boeing 737-8 aircraft in Seattle. The aircraft will land in Australia this week, the first of 33 new Boeing MAX family aircraft that will join our fleet in the next five years, including eight 737-8s and 25 737-10s. These new aircraft will not only allow us to increase capacity on our domestic and international network, but they will also deliver improved customer and sustainability outcomes. Marking the milestone, the first leg of the delivery flight home to Australia will feature a fuel load blended with 30 per cent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Once in Australia and standard regulatory approvals have been granted, the aircraft will operate services between Cairns and Tokyo (Haneda), which are scheduled to take off for the first time today. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gA88x3N7 #VirginAustralia #Boeing

Shortage of aircraft hits airlines hard Thanks to COVID and supply chain woes, airlines like Virgin Australia are struggling to get their hands on new planes, leaving them in a tight spot. Virgin's order of Boeing 737 MAX 8s is delayed, forcing them to fly older, less efficient planes for longer. Not good for business or the environment! But wait, there's more! Virgin Regional Airlines is eyeing replacements for its aging Fokker F100s, with options like the Airbus A220 and the Embraer E190E2 in the mix. Check out the latest issue of Australian Aviation Magazine for all the juicy details and Jake's take on the Boeing situation. #aviation #avgeek #aviationlovers #australianaviation #aircraft #aviationgeek #instagramaviation #instaaviation