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Boeing runs high-energy brake tests on 737 MAX 10 amid continued 2026 certification push

Boeing has conducted high-energy braking system trials for the 737 MAX 10, including simulations of rejected takeoff conditions under worst-case parameters, as part of the aircraft’s certification campaign. Certification remains targeted for 2026, with the testing aimed at validating safety-critical performance during high-speed abort scenarios.

2026-05-06T04:12:56.938631-07:00

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Skymark takes first Boeing 737-8 into service

2026-05-05T19:37:52.344507-07:00

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NTSB data points to deliberate fuel cut-off in China Eastern 737-800 crash

2026-05-04T02:05:43.283504-07:00

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EgyptAir takes delivery of first 737 MAX 8, kicking off SMBC Aviation Capital–backed lease fleet renewal for 18 aircraft

2026-05-03T00:54:21.586808-07:00

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Boeing runs high-energy brake tests on 737 MAX 10 amid continued 2026 certification push Boeing has conducted high-energy braking system trials for the 737 MAX 10, including simulations of rejected takeoff conditions under worst-case parameters, as part of the aircraft’s certification campaign. Certification remains targeted for 2026, with the testing aimed at validating safety-critical performance during high-speed abort scenarios.

2026-05-06T04:12:56.938631-07:00

Boeing runs high-energy brake tests on 737 MAX 10 amid continued 2026 certification push

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Skymark takes first Boeing 737-8 into service Japan’s Skymark Airlines has inducted its first Boeing 737-8, marking a new step in its narrowbody fleet renewal. The delivery signals continued modernization with a newer-generation 737 variant as Skymark brings the aircraft into its operating base.

2026-05-05T19:37:52.344507-07:00

Skymark takes first Boeing 737-8 into service

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NTSB data points to deliberate fuel cut-off in China Eastern 737-800 crash Newly released U.S. NTSB findings relating to China Eastern Airlines Flight 5735 (737-800) support a theory of intentional actions in the cockpit, including evidence that both engines were shut down shortly before the crash. The 2022 accident killed all 132 aboard, prompting renewed questions after years of limited disclosure by China’s authorities.

2026-05-04T02:05:43.283504-07:00

NTSB data points to deliberate fuel cut-off in China Eastern 737-800 crash

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EgyptAir takes delivery of first 737 MAX 8, kicking off SMBC Aviation Capital–backed lease fleet renewal for 18 aircraft EgyptAir has inducted its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 into service, the initial delivery in a batch of 18 737-8 jets leased from SMBC Aviation Capital. The handover marks the start of a broader narrowbody fleet modernization program for the carrier.

2026-05-03T00:54:21.586808-07:00

EgyptAir takes delivery of first 737 MAX 8, kicking off SMBC Aviation Capital–backed lease fleet renewal for 18 aircraft

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Caribbean Airlines retires its last Boeing 737-800 Caribbean Airlines has retired its final Boeing 737-800, completing the carrier’s end of the -800NG segment in its fleet. The move marks a milestone in the airline’s narrowbody fleet modernization and comes as it continues to manage operational and cost pressures under revised state oversight.

2026-05-01T09:59:39.168269-07:00

Caribbean Airlines retires its last Boeing 737-800

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Smartwings calls for tighter overspeed correction after Boeing 737-800 turbulence upset Smartwings says it has reinforced overspeed correction procedures with crews after a Boeing 737-800 experienced turbulence during high-altitude cruise and produced thrust-asymmetry indications consistent with a crew’s reduction of thrust to idle. The operator is emphasizing procedural response for potential overspeed scenarios.

2026-05-01T03:45:59.091691-07:00

Smartwings calls for tighter overspeed correction after Boeing 737-800 turbulence upset

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SCAT Airlines places firm order for 5 additional Boeing 737 MAX 9s and converts 5 prior 737-8 orders Kazakhstan’s SCAT Airlines has signed for five additional Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft, with the manufacturer also converting five earlier 737-8 commitments to the larger 737-9 variant. The change turns previously unidentified backlog entries into a confirmed customer and increases the operator’s MAX 9 fleet size.

2026-04-29T07:32:32.340057-07:00

SCAT Airlines places firm order for 5 additional Boeing 737 MAX 9s and converts 5 prior 737-8 orders

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ATSB: Qantas 737-800 engine-failure incident driven by turbine-blade crack; crew took decisive action after failure at/after V1 Australia’s ATSB says a Qantas Boeing 737-800 returned to Sydney after a loud bang from the right engine during the take-off roll on 8 November 2024 (QF520 to Brisbane). Investigators found the event stemmed from a turbine-blade crack and noted the failure occurred after V1, limiting abort options.

2026-04-29T04:41:09.331475-07:00

ATSB: Qantas 737-800 engine-failure incident driven by turbine-blade crack; crew took decisive action after failure at/after V1

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Boeing runs high-energy brake tests on 737 MAX 10 amid continued 2026 certification push

Skymark takes first Boeing 737-8 into service

NTSB data points to deliberate fuel cut-off in China Eastern 737-800 crash

EgyptAir takes delivery of first 737 MAX 8, kicking off SMBC Aviation Capital–backed lease fleet renewal for 18 aircraft

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