FAA says no specific timetable for return to service of 737MAX

[jimntx]

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...eing-737-maxs-return-to-service-idUSKCN1TD1VW

However, Reuters reports also say that Doug Parker (CEO of AAL) said at the stockholders' meeting that he he expects return of 737 MAX by early September. "“We wouldn’t be selling seats today if we didn’t think it was highly likely (...) that we’d be able to provide that service by Sept. 3,” Parker said during the company’s annual shareholders meeting.

https://af.reuters.com/article/commoditiesNews/idAFL2N23J0IK

We'll see who is right. My money is on the FAA. Right or wrong I think the public is going to believe that FAA failed at expected oversight. so, FAA will be cautious about approving return to service. Don't think the FAA will care about the fact that American has sold seats on airplanes that are currently grounded.

 

[1AA]

https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/24/business/boeing-loss/index.html

 

[jimntx]

You beat me to the punch. I was being lazy this morning. (Of course since I'm retired it takes a lot of effort to be lazy [which is an oxymoron]. When I wake up in the morning I'm done for the day. )

As I said in the original post on this thread, I don't think FAA is going to rush into re-certification. Swamt may win the money with his prediction of a 2020 return. Too bad none of us actually put money where our mouths are. He would be a rich man. Guess he'll have to go to work after all.

 

[jimntx]

BINGO! SW announced in earnings report that it has extended grounding to January 5th, 2020. Sad part is that announcement does not say that the MAX will return on that date. Other airlines have their own problems.

https://seekingalpha.com/news/3481679-airline-stocks-sized-earnings-pour?dr=1#email_link

 

[1AA]

Europe will not accept US verdict on 737 Max safety


https://www.bbc.com/news/business-49591363

 

[eolesen]

Meh. It's the EASA trying to appear significant.

 

[1AA]

https://www.barrons.com/articles/bo...Svxe3XmwenNONmtNxWftU3G8bYVs8k78uPImuNzsTEQWw

 

[1AA]

Another delay for the MAX.

https://www.airlive.net/breaking-th...d-cause-a-short-circuit-on-the-boeing-737max/

 

[jimntx]

Here's another link. Don't know if it sheds any more light on the discovered wiring flaw.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/05/busi...il&utm_term=0_6da287d761-aa1811eb22-102574389

CORRECTION: 1AA's link has more information than mine.

Here's a quote from his posted link. Bolding and underline are mine. This is not good.
"Officials said the FAA had directed Boeing to complete an audit in December. The wiring issue could push back the return of the MAX, the officials added."


















This is not good.