Boeing withdraws a safety exemption request for one of its 737 Max jets as the company faces mounting pressure

Tue, 01/30/2024 - 07:50

The first Boeing 737 MAX 7 aircraft sits on the tarmac outside of the Boeing factory on February 5, 2018 in Renton, Washington. The 737 MAX 7 will have the longest range of the MAX airplane line with a maximum range of 3,850 nautical miles. — A Boeing 737 Max 7 jet outside the factory.
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Boeing said Monday it has withdrawn a safety exemption request for the 737 Max 7.
The FAA warned that the engine could overheat and potentially cause parts to break off.
It means certification for the Max 7 will be further delayed, adding to Boeing's problems.

Boeing has withdrawn its request for a safety exemption on the 737 Max 7, a spokesperson told Business Insider on Tuesday.

Boeing has asked regulators for leeway to have the single-aisle jet certified. The manufacturer initially believed the Max 7 would be certified in 2022, but it's now years behind schedule.