grounding

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She has chronicled the major U.S. airlines since 2018, most recently focusing on how they've navigated major crises such as the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX and the global coronavirus pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

What’s Next: Deutsche Bank research analysts wrote that if fuel prices remain elevated for the next several months, airlines will begin cutting off-peak flights and grounding less fuel-efficient aircraft.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Life has also provided grounding and a wider lens.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

It was looked on as good grounding and experience for managers who would go on to get jobs in our top division.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

From experience I knew that an “indefinite” grounding could be negotiated favorably—if only Abbey would quit whining.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen