Federal Aviation Administrator Steve Dickson called senior U.S. airline official...
WASHINGTON - Federal Aviation Administrator Steve Dickson called senior U.S. airline officials on Friday and told them the agency could approve the grounded Boeing 737 MAX’s return to service before mid-year - a faster time frame than the planemaker suggested this week, people briefed on the calls said.
“While the FAA continues to follow a thorough, deliberate process, the agency is pleased with Boeing’s progress in recent weeks toward achieving key milestones,” the agency said in a statement. Boeing’s new chief executive, Dave Calhoun, told reporters this week that the FAA “had a very difficult time” with Boeing’s timeline in December.
Dickson has also spoken to senior Boeing executives since the company issued its new timetable, one of the persons briefed on Friday’s calls to airlines said.Boeing’s stock erased losses on the news first reported by Reuters to close 1.7% higher on the day at $323.05. The FAA added Friday that “safety is the top priority, and the FAA continues to work with other safety regulators to ensure that Boeing has addressed all known issues with the aircraft.
Airlines have said they will need at least 30 days after the FAA grants approval for pilot training, software updates and required maintenance.
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