The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that it will not allow Boeing to increase production of the 737 MAX for several months. This decision follows a midair incident involving a door plug on a new 737 MAX, raising safety concerns. FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker confirmed that there have been no preliminary discussions with Boeing regarding an increase in production. The FAA emphasized the need for Boeing to demonstrate a strong and unwavering commitment to safety and quality before any production increase can be considered. The halt in production affects major airlines including United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines.
#Boeing The bottom still isn’t in. The #FAA said it wouldn’t lift the cap on #737MAX production for at least several months. $BA
🚨 FAA CRACKDOWN ON BOEING 737 MAX PRODUCTION The FAA has barred Boeing from increasing 737 MAX production due to ongoing safety issues. "We need to see a strong and unwavering commitment to safety and quality that endures over time. This is about systemic change, and there's… https://t.co/VJ3xZcZHP6
US regulator FAA said it will not immediately allow Boeing to increase 737 MAX production as it addresses ongoing safety issues with the planemaker https://t.co/WSszhJxRT4 https://t.co/CwhiCoPhae
FAA won't approve increased 737 Max production in near future https://t.co/NjkXzFyZOB
WATCH: US regulator FAA said it will not immediately allow Boeing to increase 737 MAX production as it addresses ongoing safety issues with the planemaker https://t.co/SWk4oImiig https://t.co/KeT7XZ3yxo
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FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker said he does not expect Boeing to win approval to increase production of the MAX "in the next few months" and has had no discussions with Boeing yet about the issue. https://t.co/1Azz9BJbkg
📣 JUST IN: FAA Blocks $BA Boeing from Increasing 737 Max Production for Months $UAL $LUV $ALK $AAL $DAL 👉 Key Highlights: 📍 FAA won't clear Boeing to increase 737 Max production for several months. 📍 Production halt follows a midair incident with a door plug on a new 737… https://t.co/FigqqUdjcQ
FAA won't clear Boeing to increase 737 Max production for several months, agency head says https://t.co/PRAPUcki83
BOEING HAS NOT REQUESTED FAA HIKE 737 MAX PRODUCTION CAP AND THEY HAVE NOT HAD ANY PRELIMINARY DISCUSSIONS WITH AGENCY -FAA ADMINISTRATOR