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Airbus shares dropped up to 10% after discovering a quality issue with fuselage panels on dozens of A320 aircraft, leading to delays in deliveries but no immediate impact on in-service planes. The company has identified and contained the problem, and the stock decline reflects investor concern over the manufacturing flaw amid recent software-related disruptions affecting the fleet.
Alaska Airlines faces a $150m cost following a mid-air blowout incident on a Boeing 737 Max 9 plane, leading to the cancellation of over 3,000 flights. The FAA grounded 171 similar jets, impacting not only Alaska but also other major customers like United Airlines, Southwest, and American. Boeing's manufacturing issues have caused delays and financial losses for airlines, prompting concerns about the company's ability to deliver on orders. Despite frustrations, Alaska Airlines CEO expressed confidence in the safety of Boeing planes and the airline's relationship with the company, while industry experts highlighted the lack of alternatives in a market dominated by Boeing and Airbus.
Southwest Airlines is reducing its hiring targets for this year due to delays in new aircraft from Boeing. The airline expects to receive 70 new 737 Max planes from Boeing this year, down from a previous forecast of 90, which will reduce its capacity growth plans by one percentage point. Southwest is one of Boeing's best customers and operates a fleet of all 737s. The carrier plans to reduce flight plans in the last few months of the year because of the delays.