THE 737’S FUTURE
Boeing's decision to stop production of the 737 MAX has occurred because it would be inviable for the firm to maintain active the assembly line of the new jet without a definite term to begin again commercial flights of the model. Even so, it is an unprecedented fact in the history of aeronautical industry. A sales record holder, very much appreciated by airlines, pilots and many passengers, loses the aura of impeccable aircraft to become an endless nightmare. But what does it means? Would be the end of the legendary 737, the most popular aircraft of all times?
SUBSTITUTE
The pause in the production of the 737MAX, that accumulates over 4,500 orders, with at least 400 new aircrafts ready to be delivered to clients, has created a series of doubts regarding the future of the jet. Not only in relation to its commercial performance, but mainly the capacity of Boeing to honor all the orders. Specialists in the United States believe that the American manufacturer will be able to shorten the life of MAX version by beginning to work on a substitute much before than expected.
It was expected that the 737MAX family could be marketed for 15 or 20 years more, when its retirement would be justified, The issue is that, after the two accidents, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is making an unparalleled close examination on the 737 project Including the NG family, and Boeing's plans may change - if they do not have already changed.
PROCESSES
Failure in an aircraft project is something fairly serious. But this has already happened and has not aroused so much attention and has not
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