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Tagged With "737 MAX"

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Norwegian cuts 737 crew bases

Paul Heymont ·
Norwegian Air is closing crew bases for its 737s at Providence and Newburgh. Flights to those cities will use Europe-based crews.
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Hamburg, Germany

Jonathan L ·
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of Hamburg, Germany.
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Norwegian plans denser service on U.S. routes

Paul Heymont ·
Norwegian plans to continue growing its North American routes, but with more flights rather than more routes.
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Frankfurt: Not Just for Business

Jonathan L ·
Frankfurt has a reputation as Europe's business capital, but Jonathan L shows us how much more it is than just that!
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Southwest making big shift to 737 MAX

Paul Heymont ·
Southwest adds to its 737 MAX commitment, which will make it not only the largest 737 operator but also the largest MAX operator.
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Engine shortage hits Airbus, Boeing

Paul Heymont ·
With both major engine manufacturers having problems in production, Boeing and Airbus are facing missed deadlines and possible penalties.
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Re: TSA: More delays, more complaints, some hope

DrFumblefinger ·
The TSA currently charges $5.60 US for a one way trip originating in the USA, up to a max of $11.20 a trip. Given the actual time you are "serviced" by the TSA, that seems more than adequate to fund the screening process. Two problems as I see it. 1) Likely not all of this money goes to the TSA. The federal government is notorious at shifting designated monies to its pet projects, so I expect TSA money is going elsewhere. 2) The TSA tolerates terrible behavior from its employees. Many TSA...
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Re: Barcelona considers 'stay or pay' tax on tourists

DrFumblefinger ·
As a very recent visitor to the city, which is a great destination (though I don't love it the way some seem to), I'd definitely say that "day tourists" crowd up the place, especially the narrow lanes of the old medieval era city. One way to deal with this would be to let less cruise ships dock there, but they've apparently increased that from four to five ships a day max (with some 20,000 plus tourists entering just from the ships). That said, many of the cruise ship tourists are loaded...
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737 Max: Status Update

Paul Heymont ·
Air traffic starts to return to the skies, but the 737 Max is still far from ready to join in.
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Airlines: Post-crisis, big fleet cuts loom

Paul Heymont ·
Even as flying starts to become a thing again, if slowly, airlines are still making decisions about how many of their planes to return to service, and how many to retire early, waiting for new demand and new planes to rebuild their fleets. We've reported earlier on some specific airline decisions, including the world-wide trend toward the final wind-down of the four-engine era, with rapid retirements of A340s, A380s and 747s from passenger service, and airline decisions to drop older...
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737 Max returns to the air, for testing

Paul Heymont ·
After more than a year of testing and modification, the Boeing 737 Max has begun the first flights that could lead to its re-certification.
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Norwegian cancels big plane order

Paul Heymont ·
Struggling discount airline cancels a major Boeing order and sues for compensation.
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737 Max: flight tests done, path unclear

Paul Heymont ·
Flight tests are done, but questions remain about training and whether regulators in Europe will accept FAA's final rulings.
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737: Max update, engine issues for others

Paul Heymont ·
As the 737 Max continues on the path to recertification, a new issue pops up for planes that have been in storage.
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FAA sets rules for 737 Max return

Paul Heymont ·
The FAA has published its rule-making proposal for the 737 Max's return to service; it could take effect in 45 days.
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As 737 nears return, Max name may not

Paul Heymont ·
A small but significant change in nomenclature may signal part of Boeing's strategy to win the public back to its planes.
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Europe taking its own look at MAX

Paul Heymont ·
Europe has started its independent testing of the Boeing 737 MAX prior to its return to service in the coming months.
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U.S., Europe inch closer to 737 MAX approval

Paul Heymont ·
With test flights completed, the U.S., EU and several other countries are reviewing data; new approvals could come in the next couple of months.
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737 MAX report: Plenty of blame to share

Paul Heymont ·
A House of Representatives report finds a lot wrong with Boeing's rush to production and the FAA's rush to approval.
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AA getting ready for Max return

Paul Heymont ·
American's early start on pilot training indicates the airline believes recertification of the grounded 737 Max is near.
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Boeing sees drop in airliner orders

Paul Heymont ·
With airline traffic slow to recover, the company sees a low spot ahead for itself and Airbus.
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Another step closer for 737 Max

Paul Heymont ·
Europe's air safety regulators say they are ready to propose a new airworthiness directive that would let the plane resume service.
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American moves the needle on Max

Paul Heymont ·
AA is the first airline to put the 737 Max back in its flight schedule—even before the final steps for recertification
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Southwest may be flirting with Airbus

Paul Heymont ·
All-Boeing all-the-time flirts with Airbus. Ready to switch, or just pushing Boeing for a deal?
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Boeing, Airbus join airlines in big losses

Paul Heymont ·
Aircraft manufacturers are having a bleak year with pandemic and recession acting as a double whammy.
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Recertified: 737 Max OK to fly again

Paul Heymont ·
After 20 months on the ground, 737 Max is cleared to fly again, with modifications and more pilot training.
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EU regulator: 737 Max returns in January

Paul Heymont ·
Europe's aircraft safety regulator is ready to issue new orders that will allow the Boeing 737 Max to return to service.
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Airlines firming plans for 737 Max return

Paul Heymont ·
U.S. airlines are starting to roll out their plans for the newly-recertified jet, including some employee familiarization flights.
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Brazil's GOL first to fly 737 Max again

Paul Heymont ·
Brazil's #1 domestic carrier is the world's first to get its 737 Max planes back into commercial service.
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Alaska ups its orders for 737 Max

Paul Heymont ·
With new order, the airline will end up with as many as 120 of the planes.
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So far, no 737 Max phobia

Paul Heymont ·
Travelers appear to be willing to give the revised 737 Max a chance; airlines that have put it back in service are not getting pushback.
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Broke Norwegian ends North America routes

Paul Heymont ·
A low-cost pioneer is forced to leave the trans-Atlantic routes it pioneered, and return to its roots as a Scandinavian regional carrier.
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Huron Traditional Site, Wendake, Québec

vivie ·
Vivie shares a look at the fascinating life of the Huron-Wendat First Nation Reserve in Quebec
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Boeing 737 Max orders picking up

Paul Heymont ·
Things are looking up for Boeing with the 737 Max back in the air, and new orders coming in from loyal customers.
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Update: Flyers OK with 737 MAX

Paul Heymont ·
The 737 MAX returned to service four months ago, and predictions that passengers, and airlines, would avoid it have turned out not to be true.
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The Museum at Bethel Woods

Jonathan L ·
Jonathan L travels back to the 60's at the Museum at Bethel Woods
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Re: Airbus: Planning to fly with a single pilot?

PortMoresby ·
Was it not "enhanced automation" that got the Boeing 737 Max into trouble? Not sure the concept inspires confidence.
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First flight for Boeing's 'Big Max'

Paul Heymont ·
Boeing's latest and largest 737 Max has had a successful test flight, but there are open questions whether it will be successful in the market.
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United goes big on big MAX

Paul Heymont ·
United Airlines is renewing its fleet with a huge order of new single-aisle planes that will largely replace regional jets on its routes.
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Europe: A war of budget carriers?

Paul Heymont ·
As the post-pandemic world emerges, Europe's budget airlines appear ready to take on each other as well as the legacy carriers.
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Roman Amphitheatre, Arles, France

George G. ·
George G share photos and memories of his trips to Arles. The city has strong ties to Vincent Van Gogh and its Roman roots.
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United: next step in sustainable jet fuel

Paul Heymont ·
United and its partners take another step toward a possible carbon-free future for commercial aviation
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Allegiant Boeing buy: shifting plans

Paul Heymont ·
Allegiant, which has relied heavily on buying and leasing used planes, and on being an all-Airbus carrier, is making a major investment in the 737 Max
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Mackinaw Bridge: Spanning the Straits of Mackinac

Samantha ·
The Mackinaw Bridge is currently the fifth-longest suspension bridge in the world and the longest bridge in the western hemisphere. Samantha shares her visit and some facts.
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Qatar first to order 777x freighters

Paul Heymont ·
Qatar gives Boeing sales a big boost and indicates plans for a big boost in its cargo operation with a big order for 777x freighters.
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SWF: It's New York, and it's in Play

Paul Heymont ·
New York's 'fourth airport' gets a new international carrier for its new international terminal.
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FAA upgrades training requirements

Paul Heymont ·
Decisions on training rules for new aircraft will now require testing of pilots at all levels of experience
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FAA takes over 787 approvals

Paul Heymont ·
Poor quality control has led the FAA to revoke Boeing's right to do the final checks on new planes being delivered to airlines.
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Alaska Airlines diversifying its 737s

Paul Heymont ·
Alaska Airlines is giving itself a bit more flex by spreading its 737 order over three models while continuing to ease out its inherited A320s
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Now you can take the tram...

Paul Heymont ·
In the market for eco-friendly city travel? Here's your chance to own your own tram (Handyman special, though!)
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