Boeing Ex-Pilot's Trial Starts On Fraud Charges Over 737 Max

A former Boeing test pilot is scheduled to go on trial Friday in federal court on charges of deceiving regulators who approved the 737 Max.

• Mar 18

American Airlines To Order More Boeing Jets While Delaying Others

On February 2 American Airlines announced that it plans to exercise options to buy 30 more Boeing 737 Max jets while delaying delivery of Boeing 787s.

• Feb 2

Texas-Based American Airlines Reports $1.25 Billion Loss, Cites Pandemic And Decreased Air Travel

Thursday morning American Airlines reported losses of some $1.25 billion in the first quarter. In an effort to compensate, the carrier said it continued to slash costs -- including delaying delivery of new jets.

• Apr 22, 2021

For The First Time Since Grounding, American Airlines Boeing 737 MAX Flight Takes Off From DFW

As U.S. carriers prepare to resume regular flights on the Boeing 737 Max, Fort Worth-based American Airlines is putting the first public flight of the jet -- since March 2019 -- in the air Wednesday.

• Dec 2, 2020

Fort Worth-Based American Is 1st U.S. Airline To Put Newly Cleared 737 Max Jets Back On Schedule

They were grounded after two separate crashes that killed nearly 350 people, now the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is putting Boeing's 737 Max jets in the air again.

• Nov 18, 2020

After 2019 Grounding, American Airlines Looks To Get 737 Max Jets Back In the Air By December

They were grounded after two deadly crashes that took the lives of every passenger and crew member onboard, now Fort Worth-based American Airlines is planning to return the Boeing 737 Max to service.

• Oct 19, 2020

American Airlines Plans To Resume Boeing 737 MAX Commercial Flights August 2020

American Airlines announced Friday that the Boeing 737 MAX is scheduled to resume commercial flights by August of 2020.

• Feb 14, 2020

FAA Agrees To Improve Oversight Of Southwest Airlines, Government Watchdog Report Says

Southwest said it has taken steps to address the report's key findings, and it "adamantly" disagreed with the critique of its safety culture.

• Feb 11, 2020

Grounded Boeing Jet Holds Back Profits, Growth At Airlines

It looks like the three big U.S. airlines that own Boeing 737 Max jets will have to go through another summer without the planes.

• Jan 23, 2020

Despite Falling Q4 Profits, Dallas-Based Southwest Airlines Still Increased Profit-Sharing

Despite profits tumbling more than 21% Dallas-based Southwest Airlines still plans on sharing more than $650 million with employees.

• Jan 23, 2020

Southwest Airlines Joins The Pack, Delays 737 Max Return Until At Least June

Southwest Airlines has given notice that they are delaying putting Boeing 737 Max back on their schedule until at least early June.

• Jan 16, 2020

American Airlines Delays Putting 737 Max Jets Back In The Air Until June

American Airlines announced that is extending cancellations of flights on Boeing 737 Max jets until at least June.

• Jan 14, 2020

American Airlines Says It Will Share Boeing Proceeds With Workers, But Won't Say How Much

American Airlines officials say the company expects to share some portion of the compensation from a Boeing Co. Max jet grounding settlement with employees.

• Jan 3, 2020

Boeing Announces Decision To Halt Production Of 737 Max In January

Boeing announced Monday that it is cutting production of the grounded 737 Max in January.

• Dec 16, 2019

American Airlines Plans To Return Flying Boeing 737 Max In April

The 737 Max was grounded worldwide earlier this year after two plane crashes that collectively killed 346 people.

• Dec 12, 2019

Southwest Airlines Shares $125M From Boeing Max Jet Settlement With Its Employees

After reaching an agreement with Boeing for financial damages from the Max jets grounding, Southwest Airlines is sharing some $125 million from the settlement with its employees.

• Dec 12, 2019

Boeing Attempts To Reassure Airline Industry Leaders About Max 737

Boeing is pushing forward with a campaign to convince industry officials that the 737 Max will be safe.

• Dec 5, 2019

Southwest Pilots President Thinks Boeing Is Rushing The 737 Max Return

Should they take their business elsewhere? The president of the pilots association thinks so when it comes to the Boeing 737 Max jets and Southwest Airlines.

• Nov 14, 2019

Southwest Airlines 3rd Quarter Profits Spike Despite Grounding Of 737 Max Jets

Southwest Airlines is holding its own through the grounding of its Boeing 737 Max aircraft fleet, reporting a 7% jump in profits.

• Oct 24, 2019

Boeing Replaces Executive Kevin McAllister Who Oversaw 737 Max

Kevin McAllister is being replaced by Stanley Deal. Deal is currently head of Boeing Global Services which has its headquarters at Legacy West in Plano, Texas.

• Oct 22, 2019

Southwest Grounds 2 Planes After Finding Cracks In Key Part

Southwest Airlines is grounding two Boeing jets after finding cracks in parts that connect wings to the fuselage.

• Oct 9, 2019

American Airlines Pushes Expected Return Of 737 Max Planes Into 2020

American Airlines is pushing back the expected return of its Boeing 737 Max jets into 2020 after they were grounded to update flight-control software.

• Oct 9, 2019

American Airlines Extends Boeing 737 MAX Cancellations Through Early December

American Airlines has extended cancellations for the Boeing 737 MAX through Dec. 3.

• Sep 1, 2019

FAA Calling For Pilots To Test Changes To Boeing 737 Max Jets

• Aug 23, 2019