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Boeing issued immediate response on 16 B737 MAX customers

Boeing will 'very shortly' increase 737 MAX manufacturing to 38 per month.

Boeing issued immediate response on 16 B737 MAX customers: Boeing has recommended on Friday to 16 of its customers to address a potential production issue related to an electrical power system in certain 737 MAX airplanes before operating them.

The 737 MAX was grounded worldwide in March 2019 after two crashes killed 346 people and was grounded worldwide for more than 20 months. Regulators in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Brazil and other countries recertified the plane to fly after Boeing changed an automated flight-control system that caused the crashes.

Boeing said that the recommendation was made “to allow for verification that a sufficient ground path exists for a component of the electrical power system.” Further, Boeing said it also informing their customers of specific tail numbers and provides direction on appropriate corrective actions.

Boeing did not specify which are the 16 airlines grounded again, but the largest operators of 737 MAX are Southwest Airlines, United, and American Airlines are definitely impacted.

FAA released statement in twitter:

.@Boeing recommends operators of some 737 MAX airplanes temporarily remove them from service to address a potential electrical issue. The FAA will ensure the issue is addressed. Passengers should contact airlines about possible flight delays and cancellations. pic.twitter.com/i6r1fcP5RR
— The FAA ✈️ (@FAANews) April 9, 2021
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Shares of Boeing fell slightly, about 1.4% in early trading Friday following the announcement.

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Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”