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Topic: 737 Max

DGCA bars 90 SpiceJet pilots to operate 737 Max planes after finding them ‘improperly trained’

DGCA chief Arun Kumar said the regulator will take 'strict action against those found responsible for the lapse', and also said the pilots would be trained again.

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s low-cost Akasa airline could launch operations with Boeing 737 Max fleet

A deal with Jhunjhunwala’s new airline, which is looking at operating a fleet of 70 aircraft in 4 years, will give Boeing a foothold in a market currently dominated by Airbus SE.

Boeing 737 Max is finally cleared to fly as US FAA ends grounding

The actions announced Wednesday mark the end to the longest grounding of a jetliner in US history & set stage for airlines globally to resume passenger service with the plane.

Boeing 737 Max looks set to fly back into service in October

The Federal Aviation Administration announced it is set to issue formal legal directives for repairs required, which shows it approves the manufacturer’s proposed redesigns.

Boeing mocked Lion Air calls for more 737 Max training before crash

Internal messages show that Boeing employees expressed alarm among themselves over Lion Air asking for its pilots to undergo costly simulator training before flying the 737 Max.

Boeing now recommends simulator training for 737 Max pilots

The shift in Boeing’s views threatens more delays for airlines, which would face new logistical hurdles as they rush to prepare pilots to resume flying the plane.

On Camera

As a Hindu Canadian, I am deeply hurt by cancellation of Diwali. My community is now sidelined

Canada faces serious foreign interference issues, but these challenges must not be weaponized to unfairly target friendly and important allies like India.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

Indian firms sanctioned by US didn’t violate laws, says MEA. Hyderabad firm that supplied to Army on list

Among 19 Indian firms sanctioned by US Treasury Dept was Lokesh Machines Ltd accused of coordinating with 'Russian defence procurement agent to import Italy-origin CNC machines'.

Xi wanted to teach India about imbalance of power. We should take a budgetary lesson from it

While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.