The FAA certified the MAX-7 after technical issues, while Southwest Airlines is modernizing its fleet with upgraded 737s.
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Updated Aug 5
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What happened
The FAA certified the MAX-7 after technical issues, while Southwest Airlines is modernizing its fleet with upgraded 737s.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- United and Southwest are refusing new 737 MAX planes, and the FAA is investigating a software glitch issue.Sub-event
FAA certifies MAX-7; Southwest modernizes fleet with upgraded 737s.1 source
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The entities involved
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Federal Aviation Administration
U.S. government agency regulating civil aviation
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Boeing
American global aerospace and defense corporation
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Southwest Airlines
airline of the United States
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