WestJet strikes 737 Max flights through late June
WestJet Airlines says it has taken the Boeing 737 Max jet out of its schedule until June 24, following Boeing’s announcement earlier Tuesday that it does not expect the aircraft to be re-certificated until “the middle of 2020”. CE Ed Sims said Tuesday: “We remain confident in the regulatory process undertaken by the FAA and Transport Canada to ensure the safe return of the aircraft.” The airline says that it has completed more than 98% of its planned departures even while its 13 Max aircraft remain grounded. The aircraft’s global grounding is now in its 11th month. Boeing had estimated regulators would clear the jet to fly before year end. But in December, FAA administrator Steve Dickson quashed Boeing’s plan when he said too much work remained unfinished for a 2019 sign off. <br/>
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WestJet strikes 737 Max flights through late June
WestJet Airlines says it has taken the Boeing 737 Max jet out of its schedule until June 24, following Boeing’s announcement earlier Tuesday that it does not expect the aircraft to be re-certificated until “the middle of 2020”. CE Ed Sims said Tuesday: “We remain confident in the regulatory process undertaken by the FAA and Transport Canada to ensure the safe return of the aircraft.” The airline says that it has completed more than 98% of its planned departures even while its 13 Max aircraft remain grounded. The aircraft’s global grounding is now in its 11th month. Boeing had estimated regulators would clear the jet to fly before year end. But in December, FAA administrator Steve Dickson quashed Boeing’s plan when he said too much work remained unfinished for a 2019 sign off. <br/>
