Originally Posted by
rog747
TUI/TOM/BY blew an engine about a week ago on a new MAX flying from Egypt to UK and diverted to Crete - A new LEAP was flown out a few days ago and the MAX flew back to the UK yesterday.
Still took over a week but not like the sanctions debacle facing the D8 /DI MAX stranded in Iran for past 2 months.
african countries love it when western aircraft break. They’ll charge 100% duty on the parts and that doesn’t include “handling” fees.