Companies are turning to more expensive air cargo as Houthi rebels up shipping attacks in the Red Sea and to stock up before eight-day holiday next month
A cabin blowout at 16,000 feet and the grounding of over 170 Boeing jets amplify airlines frustrations with the planemaker s safety and supply issues. Alaska and United Airlines, with 70% of the MAX 9 fleet, cancel flights as provisional checks reveal loose bolts, potentially delaying the return to service. Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun acknowledges mistakes, anticipating a challenging period. Industry insiders suggest growing discontent with Boeing s repeated problems and production delays, urging airlines to explore alternative suppliers for risk reduction.