Boeing’s troubled 737 Max aircraft has been cleared for flight tests after it was grounded globally in March 2019 following two crashes that killed 346 people.
Boeing’s troubled 737 Max aircraft is set to take to the skies again after it was grounded globally in March 2019 following two crashes that killed a total of 346 people.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given Boeing the green light to test the aircraft, and the first flight could take place as early as Monday, June 29.
“Flights with FAA test pilots could begin as early as tomorrow, evaluating Boeing’s proposed changes to the automated flight control system on the 737 Max,” the FAA said in a widely reported letter to lawmakers. “Testing is expected to take several days, and will include a wide array of flight maneuvers and emergency procedures to enable the agency to assess whether the changes meet FAA certification standards.”
The 737 Max was grounded after two fatal crashes in the space of juts five months.
