United Airlines Requests Unpaid Leave from Pilots Amid Boeing 737 Delays

United Airlines is asking its pilots to take unpaid leave in May due to a shortage of new Boeing planes, as Boeing has slowed deliveries of 737 Max jets because of manufacturing concerns. This move reflects the broader impact of production issues at Boeing and its suppliers on the aviation industry, with the launch of the larger 737 Max 10 model also being delayed indefinitely. United CEO Scott Kirby has expressed confidence in Boeing's ability to address its manufacturing problems in the long term, but the airline is considering alternative options to replace the delayed jets.