Southwest pilots union says Boeing may be trying to hasten 737 MAX return

The head of the Southwest Airlines Co pilot union Wednesday sharply criticized Boeing Co and questioned whether the manufacturer was trying to speed up the timeline for the 737 MAX's return to service......»»

A union representing pilots at Southwest Airlines Co on Monday said it believes the grounded Boeing 737 MAX will likely return to the skies in "probably a February time frame to say the least.".....»»

The union that represents Southwest Airlines pilots backed the company's recent comments that it will evaluate whether to diversify its fleet beyond Boeing 737s. Jon Weaks, president of the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association, wrote in a letter t.....»»

MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images The head of the pilots union for Southwest Airlines issued a sharp criticism of Boeing, accusing the avi.....»»

Southwest Airlines pilots predicted on Monday that the grounded Boeing 737 MAX airplane will return to the skies around February, weeks later than Boeing and airlines have projected......»»

According to a lawsuit filed Monday by the union which represents pilots at Southwest Airlines, Boeing rushed the 737 Max certification process and "deliberately mislead" pilots about the safety of the aircraft. The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association.....»»

Jon Weaks, who heads Southwest' powerful pilots union doesn't like a lot about how Boeing has handled the far-from-over Max mess......»»

Extra computer-based training will be required after a planned update to the software on the Boeing Co 737 MAX aircraft, Southwest Airlines Co's pilot union said on Wednesday, adding that it was seeking additional information for pilots......»»

The Southwest Airlines pilots union said on Wednesday that it remained confident in Boeing Co's 737 MAX even after Canada became the latest country to ground the jet......»»

In a memo to Southwest pilots late Monday, Jon Weaks said he believes the carrier's 34 MAX 8 aircraft are safe to fly. Southwest has the most MAX 8s of any United States-based carrier......»»

Southwest had the most Boei.....»»

Even as the Boeing Co. continues to target a mid-year return for its 737 MAX, two of its primary domestic customers are pushing the return dates for their individual fleets later into 2020.  A day after Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced it had p.....»»

Southwest Airlines Co. said Thursday it is planning to remove the Boeing 737 Max aircraft from its schedule through June 6, based on the uncertainty surrounding the timing of a return to service. The airline had previously said it would keep the.....»»

Boeing on Tuesday endorsed simulator training for pilots of the 737 MAX prior to resuming flights, a change likely to further delay the aircraft's return to the skies......»»

Boeing on Tuesday endorsed simulator training for pilots of the 737 MAX prior to resuming flights, a change likely to further delay the aircraft's return to the skies......»»

Boeing on Tuesday endorsed simulator training for pilots of the 737 MAX prior to resuming flights, a change likely to further delay the aircraft's return to the skies......»»

India is considering setting an experience threshold for pilots who fly Boeing's 737 MAX planes, as it moves to ensure safety once the aircraft returns to service, a senior official of the air safety regulator told Reuters......»»

Boeing Co this week will present to the board of its largest 737 MAX customer, Southwest Airlines Co , an overview of its plans to return the grounded jet to service, a spokesman for the airline said on Monday......»»

The Boeing Co.'s (NYSE: BA) troubled 737 MAX aircraft won't be back in regular operation at American Airlines (NYSE: AAL) or Southwest Airlines (NYSE: 0 read more.....»»

Shares of Boeing Co. took a hit in afternoon trading Friday, after S.....»»