Now Boeing investors, whether they like it or not, have to prepare themselves for Monday’s trading session with as much detail—and context—as possible. On Friday, a United Airlines flight was found to be missing an external panel when it landed in Oregon. The plane involved was a 25-year-old 737 NG, or Next Generation, model. Boeing’s
Key Takeaways: Boeing has been plagued by a series of high-profile crises involving the 737 Max. Existing 737 Max 9s can still fly, but the FAA is restricting Boeing’s production. Investors shouldn’t expect Boeing’s problems to influence travel trends much. BA shares have taken a hit, but 737 Max issues won’t necessarily hurt airline stocks.
The European aviation regulators have followed orders by the Federal Aviation Administration for the temporary grounding of many Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft, after a MAX 9 operated by Alaska Air lost a section of its fuselage in midair on Friday. The damaged plane was able to return to the Portland, Ore., airport, where the