China Delays Restart of 737 Max Deliveries Amid Safety Checks
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A Boeing Co. 737 Max airplane outside the company's manufacturing facility in Renton.
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China’s aviation regulator has temporarily halted the restart of 737 Max jet deliveries to the nation, according to a person familiar with the matter, as Boeing Co. grapples with a raft of safety issues.
The decision to delay the resumption of 737 Max deliveries was made after Boeing in late December recommended inspections following the discovery by one international airline customer of a bolt with a missing nut while performing routine maintenance, the person said.