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The 737 MAX – A Tragedy 60 years in the Making
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Southwest Air’s expansion to resume next year, says CEO
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Southwest places firm order for MAX
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737-7X, 737-10 studies illustrate Boeing weakness in single-aisle market
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Posted on April 27, 2016 by Scott Hamilton
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