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Boeing certification for the B737 max 7,10 could be delayed once more until 2023.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) informed Boeing (BA.N) that it has not finished the essential work required to certify the 737 MAX 7 by December.

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According to a letter from the FAA seen by Reuters, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) informed Boeing (BA.N) that it has not finished the essential work required to certify the 737 MAX 7 by December.

Boeing has until December to obtain regulatory permission for both the MAX 10, which is slightly larger than the 737 MAXs currently in operation and the MAX 7, which is a smaller variation. Boeing needs to comply with new current cockpit-alerting rules that would considerably slow down the planes’ entry into service unless it receives a delay from Congress.

Wicker suggested last week that Boeing be given until September 2024 to obtain clearance for the two new types. He intends to include the proposal in a yearly defense bill. But it’s uncertain whether Congress would be open to approving the plan.

After two 737 MAX crashes in which 346 people died and the best-selling aircraft was grounded for 20 months, certification reform legislation was passed in 2020. This legislation includes the additional cockpit alerting criteria.

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When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.

Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.