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Domino effect: Alaska Airlines 737 MAX incident leads to Southwest delivery delays

...Q1 deliveries Down 83%

David Ijaseun by David Ijaseun
April 12, 2024
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Domino effect: Alaska Airlines 737 MAX incident leads to Southwest delivery delays

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Southwest Airlines, a major player in the U.S. aviation industry, is bracing for significant delays in its aircraft deliveries from Boeing. Originally expecting 46 Boeing 737 MAX planes, the airline might now receive only about 20 this year, according to industry sources.

The aviation sector, already grappling with various challenges, has been further shaken by Boeing’s struggles, exacerbated by a recent safety incident involving an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 in January 2024. This incident, where a door plug blew out, has had a ripple effect on Boeing’s production and delivery schedules.

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Southwest Airlines, heavily reliant on Boeing as its sole aircraft manufacturer, is feeling the impact. The airline’s operational plans hinge on these deliveries, and any delays could significantly affect its business strategies and results. In its annual report to shareholders, Southwest Airlines highlighted this dependency on Boeing as a key operational risk.

The current situation is a far cry from earlier plans, with Southwest originally anticipating 85 Boeing MAX jets this year. However, the ongoing issues have led to a drastic reduction in expected deliveries. The airline received only five aircraft from Boeing in the first quarter, a sharp decline from the 29 received in the same period last year.

Southwest’s challenges reflect broader issues within the aviation industry. United Airlines, for instance, has paused pilot hiring and offered voluntary unpaid leave to its pilots. These cost-saving measures indicate the depth of the challenges facing airlines in the current environment.

Read more on Boeing, Alaska airlines may bleed $1 billion from 737 MAX 9 door blowout lawsuit

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