SEATTLE- Oneworld alliance-member, Alaska Airlines (AS) has reportedly placed an order for Boeing 737 MAX 10, the airline announced on Friday (June 28, 2024).
Seattle-based carrier told Reuters that the airline has taken possession of the 737 MAX 9 that was involved in the incident of Flight AS 1282 in January this year.
Alaska Airlines Orders Boeing 737 MAX 10
The airline spokesperson also stated that the aircraft registration is changed from N4022A to N704AL. So far, the airline has not revealed the routes for this aircraft.
Earlier this month, Boeing informed to its suppliers that there will be delay in production milestones of new 737 MAX family jets by almost three months.
Despite the issues and delays with Boeing 737 MAX program, the 80-year-old carrier, Alaska Airlines has kept its trust with Boeing. It further solidified its relationship by ordering 737-10 or 737 MAX 10 jets.
We anticipate that the exact figures of order will be revealed next month during the Farnborough Air Show 2024.
For those who are not aware about incident, here’s a quick recap:
Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, a scheduled domestic flight from Portland International Airport (PDX) in Oregon to Ontario International Airport (ONT) in California, experienced a critical incident shortly after takeoff on January 5, 2024.
The Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft suffered an uncontrolled decompression when a door plug, replacing an optional emergency exit door, blew out.
The aircraft made an emergency landing back in Portland. All 171 passengers and six crew members survived, with three sustaining minor injuries.
More Trouble for US Plane maker
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) cautioned Boeing on Thursday that it could lose its status as a party to the 737 MAX mid-air blowout investigation. This warning came after Boeing violated regulations by sharing non-public information with the media and speculating on possible causes.
In a letter to Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun, NTSB Office of Aviation Safety Director Timothy LeBaron criticized an executive’s remarks during a factory tour attended by journalists. These comments, which speculated on the January 5 door plug blowout, released non-public investigative information.
LeBaron stated that the NTSB had considered removing Boeing from the investigation and warned that further violations could result in Boeing losing its party status, thereby barring it from the probe.
“This disregard of federal regulations and rules governing NTSB investigations cannot be tolerated,” LeBaron wrote, mentioning that the board had previously warned Boeing on March 13 about similar infractions.
He noted that some comments made by Elizabeth Lund, Boeing’s senior vice president of quality, were “either inaccurate or unknown to the NTSB” and included undisclosed information.
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