Southwest Airlines removes 30 737 MAX jets from overhaul.
Southwest Airlines, the largest operator 737 MAX aircraft, is removing 30 of its 58 MAX planes from its schedule after a notification from the planemaker over a potential electrical issue, it said on Friday.
See also: FAA approves design of 737 MAX 8200 variant.
The airline said it has not experienced any known operational challenges related to the issue but has removed the 30 MAX 8s for further review.
“Southwest anticipates minimal disruption to our operation,” it said in a statement.
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