New reports suggest that Boeing pushed the 737 Max to compete with Airbus.
FILE PHOTO: An aerial photo shows Boeing 737 MAX airplanes parked at the Boeing Factory in RentonAfter two deadly crashes in a five month span, the United States and several other countries have grounded all Boeing 737 Max aircrafts pending further investigation.
Boeing's 737 Max aircraft is now the subject of multiple investigations after two fatal plane crashes killed 346 people in a span of five months. Earlier this month the United States and several other countries ordered that all 737 Max airplanes would be grounded until the aircraft's safety could be guaranteed.
The New York Times reported Saturday that Boeing pushed to develop the 737 Max to compete with Airbus's A320neo plane. During spring 2011 Boeing was at risk of losing an exclusive 10-year relationship with American Airlines to Airbus. American was considering placing its largest aircraft order ever with Airbus, who had recently announced their fuel-efficient A320neo. American told Boeing it would need to move quickly to retain their business.
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