The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) expects that Boeing's problematic model could receive commercial approval in November. This would mean the plane could be back in the air before the end of the year, writes Reuters.
”For the first time in a year and a half, I can say that I see the end in sight with the work on the 737 Max,” EASA chief Patrick Ky said on Friday, according to the news agency.
The authority expects to repeal its ban on the aircraft model after its American counterpart does so in November, but national approvals needed for individual airlines to resume flights in Europe may take longer. However, the hope is that the aircraft will be able to be used in commercial traffic again before the end of the year.
The 737 Max has been grounded following two high-profile accidents in Indonesia and Ethiopia in 2018 and 2019 respectively.
Source: di.se
