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Boeing’s Smallest MAX Jet Nears FAA Milestone After Years of Delays
The certification is the latest milestone for the plane maker in its recovery from a series of safety and quality problems
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Federal regulators are expected to certify Boeing’s BA-0.82%decrease; down pointing triangle second-to-last version of its 737 later this month, marking a significant—albeit belated—milestone for the plane maker.
The 737 MAX 7 is on track to gain approval in the latter weeks of July, assuming there are no late snags, people familiar with the matter said. Airlines need the jet model to be certified before it can carry passengers.
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