Arajet gets its ninth jet

[Dolores]

Arajet has just received its ninth jet to continue to serve the many non-stop routes in the Americas covered by the airline.

The ninth Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft was named “Bahia de las Aguilas” for the protected beach area in Jaragua National Park in Pedernales province. The area is now opening up to mass tourism with the construction of hotels in the nearby Cabo Rojo beach area and the opening of the Port Cabo Rojo for cruise ship arrivals.

Arajet connects the Dominican Republic to destinations in the Caribbean, Central America, South America and Canada. The airline has requested permission to fly to the United States.

Read more in Spanish:Listin Diario Arajet

6 February 2024

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[Gadfly]

Former Boeing staff say they would not fly on a 737 Max

"I saw the pressure employees were under to rush the planes out the door," a former senior manager at Boeing told the Los Angeles Times.

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Boeing 737 Max has been in the news a lot lately

 

[Tom0910]

Former Boeing staff say they would not fly on a 737 Max

"I saw the pressure employees were under to rush the planes out the door," a former senior manager at Boeing told the Los Angeles Times.

www.businessinsider.com

Boeing 737 Max has been in the news a lot lately

Arajet is using Max 8's,the plane recently in the news was a Max 9. I have flown both many times without issue. Flying is proven to be the safest mode of transportation by far.

 

[XQT]

Boeing used to be the airline for quality design and engineering.

It is sad to see the decline caused by management decisions.
This has let to a decline in client and passenger confidence.

Boeing in ‘last chance saloon’, warns Emirates boss

Sir Tim Clark criticises the plane-maker after a panel on a Boeing 737 Max 9 jet blew out in the air.

www.bbc.com

The DR and SDQ needs more international non stop connections with leading airlines and connections to Asia.
Daily connecting flights from SDQ to POP are also needed.
A turbo prop small plane could provide this.

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Bombardier Delivers WestJet's First Q400 NextGen Airliner

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De Havilland Dash 8-400 (Q400)

Learn about what we offer on our Dash 8-400 (Q400) aircraft, including inflight services, seat attributes and more

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The DR/Arajet would do well to purchase used single aisle Airbus aircraft, for short haul flights.


New efficient planes could also be a cost effective option.
Many airlines are purchasing these planes also for huge fuel savings on operating costs.

A320 Family

Airbus’ A320 product line (A318, A319, A320 and A321) is the world’s most versatile aircraft family, with increased efficiency with new engine option (NEO) versions.

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A321neo

The A321 is the longest-fuselage member of Airbus’ best-selling, single-aisle A320 Family, comfortably seating 170 to 200 passengers in a typical two-class interior layout, and as many as 220 in a higher-density arrangement.

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A320neo

Ever since Airbus launched its A320 Family, the company’s single-aisle jetliners product line has set the standards as the world’s most comfortable short-to-medium-haul aircraft – which is one of the many reasons why they also are the most successful commercial aircraft of all time.

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[XQT]

Why the FAA Still Can’t Fix Boeing​

The current system relies on the plane maker, not regulators, to ensure that jets are produced properly; ‘We’re not their quality department’​

https://www.wsj.com/business/airlines/boeing-faa-safety-regulation-door-accident-21b8cbfc?mod=hp_lead_pos4

 

[Gadfly]

The fox guarding the hen house. There was a Boeing whistle blower also in the news. Sad decline.

 

[XQT]

I meant aircraft manufacturer, in regard to Boeing.

The problem is Boeing management having many aircraft orders and pushing design and manufacturing for faster deliveries.
The worst that can happen, is for clients and passengers losing confidence.

Both Boeing and Airbus have many orders and can not fulfill deliveries in the short term.

For the DR small market a coherent strategy is needed, in regard to purchases, maintenance pilot and crew training.
I'm sure with better non stop international connections and some domestic flights, the DR could increase tourism with a more affluent clientele.

Airlines learn patience in constrained Airbus-Boeing duopoly

With the latest Boeing crisis, airlines are staring down more delays, a familiar problem in a market in which both the US giant and rival Airbus face supply chain constraints.

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