A Boeing 737 Max 8 airplane of China Southern Airlines lands at Wuhan Tianhe International Airport as the Boeing 737 Max returns to passenger flying in China after a hiatus of nearly four years on January 13, 2023 in Wuhan, Hubei Province of China.
It represents a vote of confidence for the planemaker during a difficult period for Boeing following a Jan. 5 mid-air cabin blowout during a full flight.
Chinese imports of the MAX have been suspended since it was grounded worldwide in 2019 following two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019.
Safety bans have been lifted with existing MAX already flying inside China, but new deliveries had remained on hold.
Boeing has faced increased scrutiny following the Jan. 5 mid-air incident on an Alaska Airlines flight.
Persons:
Max, Nobody
Organizations:
Boeing, Max, China Southern Airlines, Wuhan Tianhe International, Alaska Airlines, FAA, Seattle Boeing
Locations:
China, Wuhan, Hubei Province, Seattle, Washington, Honolulu