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On March 6, according to Reuters, the director of the Federal Aviation Administration, Stephen Dixon, said on Thursday that he believes that the Boeing 737 MAX flight test certification may be completed within a few weeks, and the flight test certification will be suspended. Fly the plane back to the key node.
Dickson said at the Washington Aviation Conference: “We are working on the last few software reviews and documentation issues, and I think the flight certification will be completed within a few weeks.”
It has been grounded for nearly a year after two deadly crashes of the Boeing 737 MAX in five months. Relevant US officials have previously stated that Boeing 737 MAX will not be certified for flight until April this year.
Boeing suppliers are optimistic about their go-around. Its British supplier Senior is expected to resume production of parts for the 737 MAX jet in the second quarter. David Squires, the company ’s chief executive, said on Monday that “we are confident we can handle the increased production (MAX Production of parts), or further delays. “
Senior’s free cash flow at the end of last year was 58.3 million pounds. The company raised its dividend by 1% and said it would restructure its business to ensure growth resumes in 2021 due to the Boeing 737 MAX grounding. Squeez estimates that the aviation division will reduce its staff by 6% following the reorganization.
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun said in January that Boeing expects to resume maximum production by mid-2020.
Because of the continuous crashes, some analysts believe that Boeing’s cash outflow is expected to surge to $ 6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2019, and profits are expected to fall by 70%. About $ 21 billion.
