• Transport: The killer of the Boeing 737 Max is the autopilot

The crisis of the Boeing 737 MAX has entered a new phase with the decision of the aeronautical manufacturer, announced today, to suspend the production of the aircraft. At the moment no further details about the decision are known, including the possibility of triggering layoffs or closing of manufacturing plants.

The suspension of MAX manufacturing is an aggravation of the crisis unleashed in April when most of the world's aviation authorities banned the flight of the aircraft. One of the last to do so was the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), which only did so after a direct intervention by the president of that country, Donald Trump.

The FAA's performance has been tremendously criticized, since that agency has been accused of being excessively benevolence towards Boeing. The controversy has increased after last week the FAA admitted that, although it knew that the MAX had problems, it had authorized the aircraft to enter service. Until now, the FAA, due to its prestige, had been a kind of global regulator. That means that it was enough for that agency to "certify" an airplane (that is, authorize it) so that the other supervisors in the world immediately gave it a green light. Now, the MAX crisis has not only dragged Boeing's reputation but also that of the FAA.

According to the FAA, Boeing has to meet at least 12 more requirements for the regulator to approve the return of the MAX, so the process could be delayed until "February or March," although Boeing had planned to deliver again this same December.

Most likely, according to sources, the company will establish a temporary production shutdown of 737 MAX, although it may take a few weeks to complete what the board of directors decides. If taken, this measure could have repercussions throughout its supply chain.

Boeing announced this Sunday that it will continue to evaluate production decisions based on the times and conditions of return to service, which will be based on regulatory approvals and may vary based on the jurisdiction of each territory.

Last April, a month after the MAX flight was banned for two accidents they left, reduced MAX production from 52 to 42 devices per month.

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