The first flight of Boeing 737 MAX with passengers since spring 2019 will take place today
On Wednesday, December 2, American Airlines will make the first flight of the Boeing 737 MAX with passengers who are not employees of airlines, aviation regulators, etc., since its suspension in March 2019. The passengers will be journalists, so this demo flight will be part of a PR program launched by Boeing and American Airlines (one of the aircraft’s main customers) to restore the 737 MAX’s image. Commercial flights 737 MAX have not yet resumed, the first such flight should take place at the end of December. Today’s flight will take place from Dallas, Texas, to Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Recall that the operation of the 737 MAX was suspended in March 2019 after two accidents involving such aircraft. Subsequently, the dates of his return to flights were repeatedly postponed. In November, the FAA finally authorized the return of the 737 MAX to service. It is also reported that airlines, many of which previously canceled orders for the 737 MAX, are renewing interest in it: Alaska Airlines last week agreed to lease additional 737 MAX, the Irish low-cost airline Ryanair, according to sources, also plans to increase its order for such aircraft by A few dozens.
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