Boeing to sell 200 of its 737 MAX jets in first deal since grounding
Analysts had predicted that Boeing might try to announce some MAX orders at the air show to demonstrate that the plane still has support. Continue reading
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FAA says Boeing 737 MAX 8 approval could come early as late June: sources
FAA and Boeing representatives briefed members of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s governing council in Montreal on Thursday on efforts to return the plane to service. Continue reading
Air Canada says financial impact of Boeing groundings ‘expected to increase’
The country’s largest airline has prolonged leases for three Airbus A320s and three Embraer E190s — both fuel-guzzlers compared to the MAX 8. Continue reading
Canadian airlines say it’s too early to speculate on future of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft
Canada’s largest airlines have had to make a number of adjustments to their schedules in order to accommodate the grounding of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. Continue reading
B.C. aviation expert says Boeing MAX 8 grounding will lead to price spikes for summer travel season
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
UBC aviation professor Tae Hoon Oum said airlines will take advantage of the increased demand caused by the grounding. Continue reading
Air Canada and WestJet shift planes to address shortages from MAX 8 grounding
Both Air Canada and WestJet say they shifted planes to focus on north-south routes as travellers return from vacations in Mexico and the Caribbean. Continue reading
Canada to ground Boeing 737 MAX 8 after Ethiopian Airlines crash
Transport Minister Marc Garneau spoke to media amid a growing push to ground Boeing’s 737 MAX 8 jets after the second catastrophic crash involving the plane in six months. Continue reading