Boeing Faces Dismal Month in New Airplane Orders Following Alaska Airlines Incident

Boeing, one of the world's leading aerospace companies, is grappling with its worst month for new airplane orders in the aftermath of the Alaska Airlines door plug blowout incident. The company reported on Tuesday that it secured orders for only three 737 Max planes from an undisclosed customer. However, the bleak scenario worsened as three other orders were canceled during the same period, resulting in a net zero of orders — marking Boeing's worst month since the onset of the pandemic.

The downturn in new orders comes amid heightened concerns and scrutiny following the Alaska Airlines incident, where a. . .