Reuters
Southwest, a loyal Boeing customer, expects to receive 20 aircraft this year, compared with its previous estimate of 46, pressuring the budget carrier's plans to expand capacity to tap into a robust demand environment. Boeing has been under heavy regulatory scrutiny following a Jan. 5 Alaska Airlines mid-air panel blowout that led to probes into the manufacturer's safety and quality standards in its production processes. The U.S. FAA has also barred Boeing from expanding the production of its bestseller 737 MAX jet, while uncertainty looms over the certification timelines for its MAX 7 and 10 models.