United expands the fleet with a massive order
United Airlines announced on 29 June, the purchase of 270 new Boeing and Airbus aircraft, the largest order in the airline’s history and the biggest by an individual carrier in the last decade.
Boeing completes first flight of 737-10
With the largest airplane in the 737 MAX family, Boeing completes first flight and begins comprehensive test program.
Ryanair takes delivery of 1st 737 MAX
On 16 June, Ryanair took delivery of the new airplane in Seattle.
IAG announces intent to buy 200 MAX jets
IAG announced today it plans to build its future fleet with the Boeing 737 MAX with an intention to purchase 200 MAX jets.
Primera Air is launching flights from Brussels to the United States
Brussels Airport (BRU) will be welcoming the new airline Primera Air in May next year.
United Airlines’ first 737 MAX 9 takes flight
United Airlines became the first North American carrier on June 7, to operate the fuel-efficient Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft.
WestJet launches inaugural Halifax-Gatwick flight
WestJet officially launched its Halifax and London route on April 30.
Air Italy’s first 737 MAX touches down in Milan
Air Italy marked a first in Italian aviation with the touchdown of its Boeing 737 MAX in the new livery at Milan-Malpensa (MXP) on May 14.
Boeing 737 MAX 7 completes the first flight
Boeing’s new 737 MAX 7 successfully completed its first flight on March 16. The airplane remains on schedule and now begins a comprehensive flight test program leading to certification and delivery in 2019.
Boeing celebrates the 10,000th 737 and enters the Guinness World Records, again
Thousands of Boeing employees gathered at the company’s Renton factory yesterday to celebrate the 10,000th 737 to come off the production line.