Southwest MAX on ferry flight requested emergency landing after takeoff

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Pilots of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 reported an emergency and returned to Orlando International Airport soon after takeoff March 26, the airline and FAA confirmed. The aircraft landed safely and the pilots followed protocol, Southwest said. FAA is investigating the incident. The MAX is...

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