Boeing is struggling to restore confidence in the 737 Max after two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019. Credit: REUTERS/Peter Cziborra/File Photo < p>The Boeing 737 Max and rival Airbus A320 narrow-body aircraft are workhorses for intercontinental travel, transporting passengers between European and North American cities to work and vacation.
They are both played a critical role in the nascent recovery of air travel from the pandemic. Any slowdown in production could disrupt airlines' expansion plans.
Boeing is also trying to restore confidence in the 737 Max following two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019 that killed 346 passengers and caused the aircraft to run aground. Faulty software was found to be the cause.
The company said it had notified its regulator, the Federal Aviation Administration, of the design error, adding that it was «working to conduct inspections and replace non-compliant fittings where it is.» necessary.»
Boeing says other aircraft in the 737 Max «family» are also affected, including the Max 7, Max 8 and Max 8200 aircraft, as well as the P-8 Poseidon maritime reconnaissance aircraft.
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Spirit said that and Boeing would be working on a solution.
The majority of both Boeing and Airbus' sales are smaller aircraft, with dual-aisle intercontinental aircraft less popular with customers.
< p> While the 737 Max jets are now recognized as safe by regulators, Boeing has experienced supply chain issues and production delays. But airlines are looking to buy the plane as it will cut carriers' fuel costs and reduce emissions.
In February, it was revealed that Boeing would cut 2,000 office jobs in the US as the aircraft maker tries to fix the production line situation.< /p>
According to The Seattle Times, about a third of the cuts will be transferred to India, and the rest will disappear completely.
Boeing said it will increase its total headcount by 10,000 this year, with a focus on for engineering and manufacturing roles. Last year, the company's staff increased by 15,000 people.
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