Boeing not to wait for nod to Max to start production
A prolonged suspension of manufacturing would put extra stress on jobs, supply chains and future orders
12 February 2020 - 10:40
Sydney/Singapore/New Delhi — Boeing will resume production of the 737 Max before the bestselling plane is allowed back in the air as the company tries to recover from one of the worst crises in its 104-year history.
The Chicago-based manufacturer halted production in January, 10 months after the jet was grounded worldwide following two crashes that killed 346 people. Boeing failed to sell any commercial aircraft in January, the second month with no orders since the flying ban was imposed...
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