Aviation Industry Updates: Mar 12, 2024

Delta Expects Boeing 737 Max 10 Deliveries Delayed Until 2027

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• Delta Air Lines Inc, opens new tab anticipates that the deliveries of the Boeing, opens new tab 737 Max 10 aircraft to the airline could be delayed until as late as 2027, Bloomberg News reported on Sunday, citing an interview with the company CEO Ed Bastian.
• Boeing has faced increased scrutiny following a Jan. 5 incident in which a door plug blew off a 737 Max 9 plane mid-flight, sparking fresh concerns about the certification of the already delayed MAX 10 model.
• The 737-10, Boeing's largest Max plane with a maximum seating capacity of 230 passengers, is pending certification by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
• "We were already anticipating if it came in ‘25, it'd be late in the year," Bastian told Bloomberg in an interview Sunday. "My guess is it will be another year or two beyond that."
• Delta currently doesn't fly any of the MAX variants. The MAX 10 serves as Boeing’s response to Airbus’ highly successful A321 neo and constitutes more than a fifth of the outstanding MAX orders.

United Reveals 2024 Fleet Expectations, Sans-MAX 10

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• Of the 191 contractual aircraft deliveries originally slated for 2024, United Airlines expects to receive just 88 this year. 
• Following through with expectations announced during the carrier’s latest earnings call, the adjusted fleet plan is now detailed in a Feb. 29 10-K filing.

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Boeing Cannot Find Any Documentation For Work Done On Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 Door Plug

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• Boeing cannot locate records of work done on a door plug panel that blew out midflight on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9.
• The lack of documentation raises questions about Boeing's record-keeping processes, fueling doubts about aircraft safety.
• The NTSB investigation into the incident is hindered by Boeing's inability to identify who did the work or if they followed procedures.

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Remembering Capt. David E. Harris

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• “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Capt. David E. Harris, a trailblazer in aviation who became the first Black commercial airline pilot when he was hired by American Airlines in 1964,” American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said in a statement. “Capt. Harris opened the doors and inspired countless Black pilots to pursue their dreams to fly. We will honor his legacy by ensuring we continue to create access and opportunities for careers in aviation for those who otherwise might not know it’s possible. On behalf of all of us at American, our thoughts are with Capt. Harris’ family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.”
• Harris was born Dec. 22, 1934, in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Ohio State University in 1957 with a bachelor’s degree in education and an Air Force commission, according to the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals. Harris was a founding member of the Organization of Black Airline Pilots, which eventually became the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals.
• Harris began his military flight training at Bartow Air Base in Florida and finished the second part of his flight training at Webb Air Force Base in Big Spring, Texas, according to the trade organization.
• While in flight training, Harris experienced discrimination that prevented him and his wife from living in adequate Air Force-approved housing, the organization said.
• Nevertheless, Harris persevered and received his wings in 1958. While in the Air Force, he piloted bomber jets for the Strategic Air Command.

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