Boeing is set to deliver a 737 Max to United on Tuesday, the first delivery of the troubled plane since its grounding almost two years ago.
The delivery was confirmed to CNN Business by two people familiar the with plans, who spoke on condition they not be identified publicly. It's an important milestone for Boeing, yet it's only the first step in a long path to deliver planes and restore much-needed cash flow.
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