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LOT, a Boeing customer, can start buying Airbus aircraft and asks for compensation for the 737 MAX that were stopped
Boeing 737
LOT Polish Airlines
Anidaat, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons
Rafael Ramos
9/10/2021
The 737 MAX went through a series of problems and had two fatal accidents, which left it 2 years without being able to fly, causing companies that had the plane to have to use older models to fulfill the route designated for the MAX. Boeing ended up paying the rent for the planes that were used by these companies.
However, this has not happened with LOT Polish Airlines, which has been a loyal Boeing customer since the 1990s. This adds to the fact that the airline is already irritated with Boeing over the problems with the 787 Dreamliner, so the company is considering filing a lawsuit against Boeing to ensure that compensation for the five 737 MAXs stopped for nearly two years can take place.
In addition, LOT wants to modernize and simplify its fleet, probably using Airbus planes. “Airbus is definitely in the mix, which doesn't mean there will be cancellations with current suppliers, Boeing and Embraer,” said Krzysztof Moczulski, a LOT spokesperson.
Boeing jets would be replaced by A320neo, A330neo and A350XWB, while Embraer's could be replaced by Airbus A220 family aircraft.
Embraer 175
LOT Polish Airlines
Julian Herzog, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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