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- Scott Kirby told CNBC he's building an alternative plan without the Boeing 737 Max 10.
- That's because the Max 9 grounding has added to frustrations about certification delays.
- He called on Boeing to take action to return to its historically high standard.
The CEO of United Airlines told CNBC he's looking to change the carrier's order book due to his frustrations with Boeing, and appeared to hint at a move away from the aviation giant.
"The Max 9 grounding is probably the straw that broke the camel's back for us," Scott Kirby said. "We're gonna build an alternative plan that just doesn't have the Max 10 in it."