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United 737-900ER tail-strike traced to incorrect pitch management during flare at Las Vegas

US investigators determined a United Airlines Boeing 737-900ER was damaged in a tail-strike on landing at Las Vegas after the pilot did not maintain the correct pitch during the flare. The first officer was manually flying on approach from Washington Dulles on 2 July.

2026-04-17T03:48:31.308691-07:00

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737 MAX families renew bid to reinstate criminal fraud charges against Boeing in US appeals court

2026-04-16T08:11:23.020254-07:00

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Jet2 Charter rolls out first dedicated business-class Boeing 737-800NG for VIP charters (76 seats)

2026-04-16T09:55:15.185596-07:00

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Boeing 2026 Q1: 143 commercial aircraft delivered; March slows to 46 as 737 MAX wiring repair continues

2026-04-14T08:55:33.938103-07:00

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United 737-900ER tail-strike traced to incorrect pitch management during flare at Las Vegas US investigators determined a United Airlines Boeing 737-900ER was damaged in a tail-strike on landing at Las Vegas after the pilot did not maintain the correct pitch during the flare. The first officer was manually flying on approach from Washington Dulles on 2 July.

2026-04-17T03:48:31.308691-07:00

United 737-900ER tail-strike traced to incorrect pitch management during flare at Las Vegas

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Jet2 Charter rolls out first dedicated business-class Boeing 737-800NG for VIP charters (76 seats) Jet2 Charter will launch its first all-business configuration on a Boeing 737-800NG, reconfigured from Jet2’s standard 189-seat layout. The product seats 76 business-class passengers and is bookable for departures from October 2026 through May 2027, targeting demand for privacy and an elevated travel experience.

2026-04-16T09:55:15.185596-07:00

Jet2 Charter rolls out first dedicated business-class Boeing 737-800NG for VIP charters (76 seats)

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737 MAX families renew bid to reinstate criminal fraud charges against Boeing in US appeals court Attorneys for passengers killed in two Boeing 737 MAX crashes are asking a US appeals court to reconsider a decision not to reinstate criminal fraud charges against the airframer. The new petition, filed 14 April and backed by more than two dozen families, targets the prior dismissal of prosecutors’ case.

2026-04-16T08:11:23.020254-07:00

737 MAX families renew bid to reinstate criminal fraud charges against Boeing in US appeals court

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Jubba Airways takes delivery of first Boeing 737-300QC as it boosts operating capacity Jubba Airways has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-300QC, marking a progressive step-up in its operational capability. The handover follows the carrier’s plan to expand capacity with a dedicated cargo-capable variant as it continues to grow its fleet.

2026-04-16T07:13:20.491357-07:00

Jubba Airways takes delivery of first Boeing 737-300QC as it boosts operating capacity

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Collins Aerospace wins launch orders for Helix economy seat; ~200 A320/B737 aircraft slated from 2027 RTX’s Collins Aerospace has secured the first launch orders for its Helix main cabin seat from three international airlines, covering nearly 200 narrowbody aircraft across A320 and Boeing 737 fleets. The seats are scheduled for rollout beginning in 2027.

2026-04-14T23:53:56.497332-07:00

Collins Aerospace wins launch orders for Helix economy seat; ~200 A320/B737 aircraft slated from 2027

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Sri Lanka’s WEAIR to launch Boeing 737 freighter operations in mid‑2Q26 Sri Lanka’s WEAIR plans to start Boeing 737 freighter flying in mid‑2Q26, marking a near-term step into dedicated cargo capacity. The move is designed to expand freighter lift from the island nation using the 737’s medium-size payload niche.

2026-04-14T22:14:56.486736-07:00

Sri Lanka’s WEAIR to launch Boeing 737 freighter operations in mid‑2Q26

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White House repurposes ex-DHS Boeing 737-8(BBJ) to support cabinet duties The White House is retaining and repurposing a Boeing 737-8(BBJ) previously operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, officials said. The aircraft’s new role will be used for cabinet duties, shifting it from DHS operations to a White House mission profile.

2026-04-14T10:58:04.790012-07:00

White House repurposes ex-DHS Boeing 737-8(BBJ) to support cabinet duties

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Boeing 2026 Q1: 143 commercial aircraft delivered; March slows to 46 as 737 MAX wiring repair continues Boeing delivered 46 jets in March 2026 (up from 41 a year earlier) but attributed the month’s slower output to ongoing repairs of damaged wiring on about 25 737 MAX aircraft. First-quarter deliveries totaled 143 commercial jets, with 737s leading and widebodies providing offset.

2026-04-14T08:55:33.938103-07:00

Boeing 2026 Q1: 143 commercial aircraft delivered; March slows to 46 as 737 MAX wiring repair continues

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United 737-900ER tail-strike traced to incorrect pitch management during flare at Las Vegas

737 MAX families renew bid to reinstate criminal fraud charges against Boeing in US appeals court

Jet2 Charter rolls out first dedicated business-class Boeing 737-800NG for VIP charters (76 seats)

Boeing 2026 Q1: 143 commercial aircraft delivered; March slows to 46 as 737 MAX wiring repair continues

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