China Eastern Lists Steps Needed to Return 737 Max to Skies
- Carrier still needs to arrange updates, pilot training
- Airline group operates almost 300 of the 737 family aircraft
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China Eastern Airlines Corp. outlined several actions it needs to undertake before operating Boeing Co.’s 737 Max again, including modifications to the aircraft and further pilot training, damping hopes the narrowbody will return to Chinese skies any time soon.
Li Yangmin, vice chairman of the Shanghai-based state-owned carrier, indicated to investors at a virtual briefing Friday that the airline is yet to start work on returning the Max to commercial service.