Airlines mum ahead of closed-door talks on Boeing's grounded Max

Executives from some of the world’s largest airlines will gather for a private meeting Thursday to discuss Boeing ’s 737 Max at the same time global regulators convene in Texas to sort out what’s needed to return the plane to service. Carriers will join peers in Montreal for a gathering called by IATA. Of IATA’s 290 member airlines, 28 have the Max in their fleet,. But whatever is meant to be gleaned from the Montreal huddle is so far staying just among the airlines, which have put up a shield wall to inquiries. Airlines are grappling with how to address safety concerns with the Max after two fatal crashes. “The meeting will provide a forum for airlines to exchange information about the experiences and challenges that they face as a result of the grounding and in their preparation for the reintroduction of the aircraft into operations,’’ IATA said. <br/>