Southwest and United Airlines increase grounding period of 737 Max

Two of America’s most high profile airlines, Southwest along with United, have extended its cancellation periods for Boeing 737 Max aircraft. Southwest has announced that it will extend its cancellation period for the 737 Max until October 1, as it will continue to await guidance from Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on the impending 737 Max software enhancements and training requirements. A statement said: “We are encouraged by the reported progress and proposed path forward for returning the aircraft to service, and we remain confident that, once certified by the FAA, the enhancements will support the safe operation of