United asks pilots to take unpaid leave in May because of delivery delays at Boeing

United Airlines says it's trying to reduce pilot staffing levels next month because it's not receiving as many new 737 Max planes as expected, the latest fallout from manufacturing problems at Boeing.

By: NPR

Apr 30 2024
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United Airlines is asking pilots to take unpaid leave next month because of a shortage of new Boeing planes. Boeing has slowed deliveries of 737 Max jets because of manufacturing concerns. Jason Red… [+2260 chars]

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