El PSOE volvería a ser la fuerza más votada en el caso de que se celebrasen ahora las elecciones generales, según la estimación del Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (CIS) en su barómetro de enero, el primero del año. Los socialistas obtendrían un mejor resultado que hace tan solo un mes, y recuperaría tres décimas, situándose en el 37,7% de los votos frente al 31,4% de diciembre. No obstante, el PP también crece, en su caso seis décimas, por lo que la ventaja del PSOE se reduce a 8,7 puntos frente a los 9 de hace un mes.

Boeing 737 MAX: Status as of january 16, 2026

As of January 16, 2026, the boeing 737 MAX is fully recertified and operational globally, though ongoing scrutiny from regulators and continued production challenges remain. Recent developments in early 2026 focus on addressing quality control issues identified during increased inspections and fulfilling substantial outstanding orders.

boeing 737 MAX Recertification and Return to Service

The Boeing 737 MAX was recertified for flight by the Federal Aviation Governance (FAA) in November 2020, following a nearly two-year grounding after two fatal crashes.

detail: The grounding was initiated in March 2019 after the crashes of Lion air Flight 610 in October 2018 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 in March 2019, which killed a combined 346 people. investigations revealed a flawed Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS) was a contributing factor in both accidents. Recertification required meaningful software updates to MCAS,revised pilot training,and enhanced safety procedures.

Example or Evidence: The FAA issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD) on November 18, 2020, outlining the required changes for the 737 MAX to return to service. FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-23-02 details the specific requirements.

Boeing Production and Delivery Rates

Boeing is currently aiming for a production rate of 38 737 MAX aircraft per month as of January 2026, but has faced challenges in consistently meeting this target due to ongoing quality control issues.

Detail: Production was significantly impacted by supply chain disruptions and quality control concerns discovered during increased inspections mandated by the FAA and other regulatory bodies. These inspections, initiated in late 2023 and continuing through 2025 and into 2026, revealed discrepancies in manufacturing processes, particularly concerning panel alignment and fastener installation.

Example or Evidence: In a Boeing earnings call on January 10, 2026, CEO David Calhoun stated that the company is “aggressively addressing the quality issues” and expects to reach the 38-per-month production rate by the end of Q2 2026. Boeing Investor Relations – Earnings Calls (Note: Specific transcript link unavailable as of this date, but the call is archived on the Boeing investor relations website).

Ongoing Investigations and Regulatory Oversight

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) continues to monitor Boeing’s safety performance and has issued several recommendations for improvement, while the FAA maintains heightened oversight of Boeing’s manufacturing processes.

Detail: The NTSB’s final report on the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash, released in March 2024, highlighted deficiencies in Boeing’s safety culture and the FAA’s oversight. The FAA has responded by increasing inspections, requiring more robust quality control procedures, and assigning a dedicated oversight team to Boeing.

Example or Evidence: The NTSB issued Safety Recommendation R-24-01 in April 2024, calling for Boeing to improve its safety management system. NTSB Safety Recommendation R-24-01 outlines the specific recommendations.

Legal and Financial Ramifications

Boeing has settled numerous lawsuits related to the 737 MAX crashes and has paid billions of dollars in compensation to the victims’ families and airlines.

Detail: A deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) was reached between Boeing and the Department of Justice in January 2021, resolving a criminal investigation into the 737 MAX crashes. Under the terms of the DPA, Boeing agreed to pay a $2.5 billion penalty and establish a $500 million fund for the families of the victims.

Example or Evidence: The Department of Justice press release announcing the DPA can be found here: Department of Justice – Boeing Deferred Prosecution Agreement. Further settlements with airlines have been reached throughout 2021-2025, totaling over $1 billion in compensation.