Coverage dated January 22, 2024 to January 23, 2024

Alaska Airlines CEO “Angry,” United Airlines Doubts Boeing Deliveries

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During the company’s earnings call, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the airline had experienced "a huge impact" from the 737-9 MAX grounding.

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Insider
United Airlines' CEO is quietly complaining about Boeing after being forced to ground dozens of planes, report says (opens Insider)
Published Jan 22, 2024
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Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines, one of Boeing's biggest customers, has been expressing doubts about the planemaker, Bloomberg reported.
Alaska Public Media
At United and Alaska airlines, frustration with Boeing’s problems is boiling over (opens Alaska Public Media)
Published Jan 23, 2024
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Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci said he was "angry" about Boeing's 737 Max 9 issues, calling on the company to improve its quality controls.
Forbes
Alaska Airlines CEO “Angry,” United Airlines Doubts Boeing Deliveries (opens Forbes)
Published Jan 23, 2024
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During the company’s earnings call, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the airline had experienced "a huge impact" from the 737-9 MAX grounding.
Insider
Alaska CEO is the 2nd airline boss in a day to slam Boeing — and says he's 'mad' and 'angry' (opens Insider)
Published Jan 23, 2024
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Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci followed United's Scott Kirby in criticizing Boeing after loose bolts were found on 737 Max 9 jets.
WSVN Miami
At United and Alaska airlines, frustration with Boeing’s manufacturing problems is boiling over - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Jan 23, 2024
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The leaders of United Airlines and Alaska Airlines took turns Tuesday blasting Boeing over manufacturing problems that have led to the grounding of more than
FOX 35 Orlando
At United and Alaska airlines, frustration with Boeing's manufacturing problems is boiling over (opens FOX 35 Orlando)
Published Jan 23, 2024
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“I am more than frustrated and disappointed. I am angry,” Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci said. “My demand on Boeing is, what are they going to do to improve their quality programs in-house?”
Anchorage Daily News
At Alaska and United airlines, frustration with Boeing’s manufacturing problems is boiling over (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Jan 23, 2024
Anchorage Daily News's feed description
United CEO Scott Kirby said that Boeing needs “real action” to restore its previous reputation for quality.
FOX Business
Alaska Airlines CEO ‘angry’ over Max 9 issues, makes 'demand' of Boeing (opens FOX Business)
Published Jan 23, 2024
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Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci revealed his frustrations with Boeing, saying Tuesday he is “angry" and "disappointed" with the aircraft company.
Fortune
United and Alaska Airlines’ irritation with Boeing is boiling over (opens Fortune)
Published Jan 23, 2024
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‘I am more than frustrated and disappointed. I am angry’.

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