Boeing expects grounded 737 Max to return to service by first quarter of 2020

Boeing expects its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to return to service globally by the first quarter of 2020, Darren Hulst, Deputy Vice President, Commercial Marketing, Boeing said here today.

“We are working closely with regulators around the world to bring the aircraft back to service,” Hulst said pointing out that the eventual return of the 737 MAX aircraft to service will depend on regulators around the world.

Salil Gupte, President, Boeing India, added that the company is providing regulators around the world, “including the DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation), with detailed information regarding the 737 MAX.”

But it remains to be seen when the Indian regulator, DGCA will allow this model to fly again.