Boeing supplied the 737 MAX aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines on August 1, 2026.

The entities involved

• Ethiopian Airlines →

  flag-carrier airline of Ethiopia

  • On August 3, 2026, the FAA certified the 737 MAX-7, while scrutiny followed the Alaska Airlines door plug blowout and Ethiopian Airlines crashes.Mon 15:19
  • Ethiopian Airlines canceled flights in Mekelle due to renewed fears of fighting.Sun 20:17
• Boeing →

  American global aerospace and defense corporation

  • The FAA certified the MAX-7 after technical issues, while Southwest Airlines is modernizing its fleet with upgraded 737s.Mon 17:19
  • United and Southwest are refusing new 737 MAX planes, and the FAA is investigating a software glitch issue.Mon 17:19

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• Ryanair ordered 300 Boeing 737 MAX-10 jets.Sep 17
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• Boeing announced support for the certification of the 737 MAX 10 and 777-9 aircraft.Sat 04:41
• Boeing is finalizing a delayed order for 150 of its 737 MAX jets.Sep 15
• United Nigeria Airlines acquired a Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft in 2022 to expand its fleet and enhance air travel services in Nigeria.Jun 15