"Southwest Airlines Removes Boeing Max 7 from 2024 Fleet Plan"

Southwest Airlines has removed the Boeing 737 Max 7 from its fleet plans due to ongoing certification delays, following similar moves by other major airlines. The FAA's heightened scrutiny on Boeing's certification process, prompted by recent incidents, has led to a more hands-on approach and no set timelines for the certification of the Max 7 and Max 10 aircraft. The FAA's decision to bar Boeing from planned production increases could result in delivery delays for airlines, while Boeing has pledged to cooperate fully with the FAA to enhance safety and quality.