Boeing 737 Max ?

[PickleB]

US to approve 737 MAX return:

After nearly two years of scrutiny, corporate upheaval and a standoff with global regulators, Boeing Co BA.N is set to win approval on Wednesday from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to fly its 737 MAX jet again after two fatal disasters.

The FAA will detail software upgrades and training changes Boeing must make in order for it to resume commercial flights after a 20-month grounding, the longest in commercial aviation history.

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Leading foreign regulators in Europe, Brazil and China also must issue their own approvals for their airlines after independent reviews - illustrating how the 737 MAX crashes upended a once U.S.-dominated airline safety system in which nations large and small for decades moved in lock-step with the FAA.

When it does fly, Boeing will be running a 24-hour war room to monitor all MAX flights for issues that could impact the jet’s return, from stuck landing gear to health emergencies, three people familiar with the matter said...

[StackH]

US to approve 737 MAX return:

After nearly two years of scrutiny, corporate upheaval and a standoff with global regulators, Boeing Co BA.N is set to win approval on Wednesday from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to fly its 737 MAX jet again after two fatal disasters.

The FAA will detail software upgrades and training changes Boeing must make in order for it to resume commercial flights after a 20-month grounding, the longest in commercial aviation history.

...

Leading foreign regulators in Europe, Brazil and China also must issue their own approvals for their airlines after independent reviews - illustrating how the 737 MAX crashes upended a once U.S.-dominated airline safety system in which nations large and small for decades moved in lock-step with the FAA.

When it does fly, Boeing will be running a 24-hour war room to monitor all MAX flights for issues that could impact the jet’s return, from stuck landing gear to health emergencies, three people familiar with the matter said...

I know once certified it will probably be the most tested aircraft flying, but I'm still not sure I'd want to get on one (Covid or no Covid).

[Kingstepper]

A reminder to stay belted whilst in the seat.

[PickleB]

Meanwhile, back in December...Boeing urges 737 Max inspections for possible loose bolt:

...The airplane maker called for the inspections after an international operator discovered a bolt with a missing nut, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said.

An airplane's rudder is used to control the aircraft while in flight.

"The issue identified on the particular airplane has been remedied," Boeing said.

"Out of an abundance of caution, we are recommending operators inspect their 737 Max airplanes and inform us of any findings. We informed the FAA and our customers and will continue to keep them aware of the progress."...