Grounding of 737 MAX commercial passenger jet overshadowing Boeing's presence next week at Paris Air Show

June 14, 2019
For major American commercial aircraft manufacturer, it’s not the orders at Paris that count; it’s getting the 737 MAX safely returned to service.

PARIS – On the eve of this year’s Paris Air Show Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) senior leadership is downplaying the likelihood of major orders or product announcements while the company remains laser focused on lifting the 737 MAX grounding. Air Transport World reports. Continue reading original article

The Military & Aerospace Electronics take:

14 June 2019 -- “This won’t be a typical air show for us by any means,” BCA president and CEO Kevin McAllister said. “Walking into this air show, it’s not the number of orders, it’s getting the 737 MAX safely returned to service.”

The manufacturer is planning to display a 787-9, but from a commercial perspective is expected to have a relatively low profile compared to recent international events.

Acknowledging that the past few months have been “incredibly difficult” for Boeing, McAllister said the company will be spending “a significant amount of time with our customers and suppliers as we work on delivering on our commitments to safety and quality. We are very humble going into this show and extremely focused about return to service.”

Related: Boeing to roll out software upgrade by end of the month to limit MCAS operation of 737 MAX avionics

Related: Boeing agrees with NTSB and FAA to ground 737 MAX temporarily; President Trump issues executive order

Related: Paris Air Show kicks-off next week, as Boeing and Airbus go head-to-head for commercial aircraft orders

John Keller, chief editor
Military & Aerospace Electronics

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