Issue 370: Maximum Exposure

Fate May Define The Difference Between Being First And Being Best Safety First

There Was A Time When Being First Into The Market With The Latest Jet From Boeing Or Airbus Was A Winning Formula For Progressive Airlines. Over The Past Few Years, However, Being A Prime Mover Has Become A Risky And Highly Costly Business As Repeated Operational Glitches Plague Some Of The Newest Models.

It is the best-selling airliner of all time and the fastest selling in Boeing’s history. Since its debut in 1967 the US manufacturer has gleaned nearly 15,000 orders for its popular single-aisle B737. The latest version, the B737 MAX series, has logged more than 4,700 orders since 2011.