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American Airlines uses MAX chassis replacement program for the first time

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American Airlines and Boeing have completed the first suspension change of a 737 MAX in the exchange program. Overhauled main and nose chassis should shorten maintenance times and reduce the need for own reserve assemblies.

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Boeing, American Airlines Complete First 737 MAX Landing Gear Exchange

Source date: 14.09.2026 · German published: 15.10.2026. The summary shall reflect the declared status; subsequent developments may deviate therefrom.

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