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 lifted the 20-month grounding order for the Boeing 737 Max, allowing its return to service following mandated software updates, maintenance, and pilot training.
- The aircraft was grounded in March 2019 after two fatal crashes, which killed 346 people and were linked to a faulty maneuvering and characteristics augmentation system (MCAS).
- Despite the FAA Administrator's expressed confidence in the aircraft's safety post-updates, consumer advocates and victims' families criticize the agency's review process, lack of transparency, and perceived close ties with Boeing.
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