Sleepless in Seattle: an in-depth analysis of the 737 MAX grounding
Two Boeing 737 MAX crashes within five months, both involving newly delivered aircraft, claimed the lives of 346 people and threw the world’s then-biggest aircraft manufacturer into turmoil. Airliner World’s Martin Needham charts the path that led to Boeing’s annus horribilis and considers how the grounding has affected the wider aviation industry.
A380 to make way for A321 production increase
Airbus is to capitalise on the drawing down of its A380 production line by boosting A320 Family production at its Toulouse/Blagnac site.
Boeing Temporarily Suspends MAX Production
NINE MONTHS after the loss of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302, Boeing confirmed it would “prioritise the delivery of stored aircraft” and “temporarily suspend production” of the 737 MAX from January 1.
Rovos Air Convair Metropolitan Crash
The South African Civil Aviation Authority’s findings following crash in Pretoria.
Bold Ambition
Virgin Atlantic has revealed some exciting initiatives. While British Airways has been busy wrapping itself in the Union flag for its 100th anniversary, the Gatwick-based carrier has unveiled a daring vision of expansion which will see the old rivals go head to head.
Aeroscopia’s Expanding Fleet
Toulouse aviation museum Aeroscopia has inducted five commercial airliners into its expanding collection.
Doing Things The Baltic Way
Having faced financial turmoil less than a decade ago, airBaltic is in the midst of renaissance, with an ambitious growth plan and fleet renewal programme well under way. Martin Needham speaks to the company’s CEO and chairman of the board, Martin Gauss, as the company looks to a brighter future.
Thomas Cook Collapses
AFTER MONTHS of uncertainty and numerous attempts to secure funding or sell parts of the company, Thomas Cook Group entered compulsory liquidation on September 23.
