Early yesterday morning, FAA Administrator Steve Dickson signed an official “Recission of Emergency Order of Prohibition.” In lay terms, that meant operators of the Boeing 737 Max may again begin flying the aircraft subject to the conditions laid out by the agency related to maintenance and pilot training.
FAA Administrator Gives the OK to Begin Flying Boeing’s 737 Max
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA has officially lifted its emergency grounding order for the Boeing 737 Max, allowing the aircraft to return to service after nearly two years.
- The grounding followed two fatal crashes caused by a faulty Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS), which the FAA states has been addressed through mandatory software updates, maintenance, and enhanced pilot training.
- While FAA Administrator Steve Dickson expresses high confidence in the aircraft's safety, victims' families and consumer advocates like Ralph Nader criticize the FAA for a lack of transparency, secrecy, and its perceived close relationship with Boeing during the recertification process.
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