FAA pushes Boeing to review safety documents on new 737 MAX model

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3 min read . Updated: 18 Oct 2022, 06:47 PM IST Andrew Tangel, The Wall Street Journal

Boeing said safety remains the driving factor in its effort to meet all regulatory requirements in certifying the 737 MAX 7. The company said being thorough and transparent with the FAA will continue to be a priority (Photo: Reuters) — Boeing said safety remains the driving factor in its effort to meet all regulatory requirements in certifying the 737 MAX 7. The company said being thorough and transparent with the FAA will continue to be a priority (Photo: Reuters)

Air-safety regulators’ request comes ahead of looming year-end deadline to win approval for the jet without a cockpit overhaul

Federal air-safety regulators have asked Boeing Co. to launch a review of its safety paperwork for the 737 MAX 7, another setback for the plane maker’s push to win approval for the jet before a year-end legal deadline.