Boeing warns it may stop 737 max production

Boeing has announced that it may stop producing its 737 MAX aircraft if it is unable to secure regulatory approval to return the plane to service by the end of the year.

The 737 MAX has been grounded since March 2019 following two fatal crashes that killed a total of 346 people. Boeing has been working to fix the issues that led to the crashes, including a faulty sensor system and a software problem.

However, the company has faced numerous delays and setbacks in its efforts to get the plane recertified, and it has now warned that it may have to stop producing the 737 MAX if it is unable to secure regulatory approval by the end of the year.

In a statement, Boeing said: "We are working closely with the FAA and other regulatory authorities to address the remaining issues and get the 737 MAX recertified. If we are unable to secure regulatory approval by the end of the year, we will have to consider alternative production options."

Boeing has already stopped taking new orders for the 737 MAX and has been building the planes in storage, but it has not yet stopped production entirely.

The company's warning comes as it faces increasing pressure from regulators, lawmakers, and the public to get the 737 MAX back in the air safely and quickly. The grounding of the plane has had a significant impact on Boeing's business and the airline industry as a whole, and many are eager to see the plane return to service.

It's worth noting that the FAA has not yet given Boeing the green light to return the 737 MAX to service, and it's unclear when that might happen. The agency has been conducting a thorough review of the plane's safety and has identified several issues that need to be addressed before it can be recertified.

In the meantime, Boeing is working to address the issues and get the plane recertified as quickly as possible. The company has said that it is making progress on the fixes and is working closely with the FAA to get the plane back in the air safely.