Boeing’s 737 Max Gets Tentative Nod From European Regulator

  • EASA publishes draft airworthiness directive for grounded jet
  • Max will return to the skies ‘very soon,’ says Boeing’s Arthur

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Europe’s aviation safety regulator kicked off the process of bringing Boeing Co.’s 737 Max back into service, in a major step toward the grounded jet’s global return.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency published a proposed airworthiness directive Tuesday, laying out changes required before the aircraft can return to service. The move triggers a 28-day public consultation, putting the Max on track for final clearance by early 2021.