Airlines seek coordinated regulatory action on Boeing 737 MAX

Airlines reinforced their call for air-safety regulators to cooperate on returning the Boeing 737 MAX plane to service and agreeing on common pilot-training requirements. Wednesday, IATA convened a meeting of MAX operators, regulators and others in Montreal about the way forward for the troubled plane. Some airlines and plane makers have worried that regulators around the world may not coordinate their efforts, potentially creating confusion for passengers. IATA DG Alexandre de Juniac said Thursday that coordinated regulatory action was important to restore public confidence. IATA also called for “alignment on additional training requirements for Boeing 737 MAX flight crew.” The FAA has indicated that it won’t require special MAX simulators sessions for pilots to clear them to operate the jetliner. <br/>