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Boeing begins early work on potential replacement for aging 737 MAX series
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American aircraft manufacturer Boeing is reportedly in the early stages of developing a new single-aisle, twin-engine jet to eventually replace its 737 MAX family. The Wall Street Journal reported that Boeing’s CEO, Kelly Ortberg, met with Rolls-Royce Holdings earlier this year as a possible partner for engine development on the future aircraft. The designs are said to include plans for a redesigned flight deck and are still at an initial stage, with no decision yet made on whether they will proceed to production.

When contacted by Reuters, both Boeing and Rolls-Royce did not provide comments regarding the reports of new aircraft development. Boeing is currently focused on fulfilling nearly 6,000 outstanding orders and remains committed to securing certification for its aircraft types that still require approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Boeing has faced significant challenges over the past decade related to the 737 MAX program. After entering service in 2017, two fatal crashes resulted in 346 deaths and led to worldwide grounding of the model in 2019. Deliveries resumed after regulatory approval was granted in 2020. More recently, an incident involving Alaska Airlines saw a door plug blow out mid-flight due to missing bolts, prompting investigations by both the FAA and U.S. Justice Department. The latter found Boeing non-compliant with expected safety measures.

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Despite these setbacks, demand for the 737 MAX continues. On September 26, Norwegian Air Shuttle announced it would exercise options to purchase an additional 30 Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets, bringing its total order to 80 aircraft with deliveries scheduled through 2031. Norwegian’s CEO Geir Karlsen stated: "this milestone aircraft order is on attractive terms and secures our fleet growth in a way that supports our planned growth and sustainability targets."

Turkish Airlines also placed significant orders last week for both narrowbody and widebody jets—150 units of the 737 MAX alongside an order for 75 Boeing 787s—supporting its ongoing fleet renewal efforts.

Starting September 29, Reuters reported that Boeing will regain partial authority from the FAA to issue airworthiness certificates for some of its own aircraft deliveries—a practice previously halted due to quality concerns surrounding both the MAX and Dreamliner models. Under this arrangement, certification responsibilities will alternate weekly between Boeing and the FAA. The current monthly production cap of 38 MAX jets remains unchanged; any increase would require further review by regulators.

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