United and Southwest are refusing new 737 MAX planes, and the FAA is investigating a software glitch issue.

The entities involved

• United Airlines →

  American airline

  • Archer Aviation and United Airlines plan to launch air taxi services using Archer's Midnight eVTOL in Manhattan.Sun 01:29
  • War in Iran caused oil prices to skyrocket, leading to increased fuel costs due to regional instability in the Hormuz area.Sat 21:46
• Boeing →

  American global aerospace and defense corporation

  • 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
  • Trump is considering a jet gifted by Qatar for inaugural flights.Mon 15:02
• Federal Aviation Administration →

  U.S. government agency regulating civil aviation

  • Discussion of aviation safety standards and regulations involving the Federal Aviation Administration and Flight Safety Foundation.Mon 17:57
  • The Federal Aviation Administration is managing air traffic operations at Boston Logan Airport.Mon 17:34

Related events

• Boeing delivered 737 MAX units to Southwest and United Airlines, while market pressure from fuel costs affects all carriers.Thu 23:56
• The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating operational incidents involving United Airlines and failures related to Boeing 737 aircraft.Sep 8
• The FAA opened an investigation into a flight incident involving a Boeing 737-900 aircraft.Aug 14