Air Canada, United Airlines say 737 MAX groundings to hurt business

Air Canada and United Airlines Friday became the first major carriers in North America to warn of negative impacts on business due to the grounding of Boeing 737 MAX planes. Air Canada suspended its 2019 financial forecasts, saying it continued to adapt a contingency plan to address the current uncertainty surrounding the new jets. United Airlines said it would see an adverse effect on its operations if the jets remained grounded heading into the peak summer travel season. Countries around the world banned Boeing’s 737 MAX last week. Boeing suspended deliveries of its 737 MAX aircraft Thursday but continues to produce its single-aisle jets at full speed. Air Canada has said it operated 75 737 MAX flights daily. United Continental operates 14 737 MAX 9 aircraft that accounted for about 40 flights a day. <br/>