A potential flight crew alerting deadline extension affecting the Boeing 737-7 and 737-10 has not swayed pilots who want to see U.S. Congress hold the line.
The Air Line Pilots Association has told lawmakers that certifying the 737-7 and 737-10 without new flight crew altering systems is preferable to forcing Boeing to upgrade the last two 737 MAX family variants.
The Allied Pilots Association says it will not support giving Boeing more time to certify its final two 737 MAX family variants if the manufacturer does not meet a year-end deadline linked to flight deck system requirements.
Boeing does not appear to be on track to get the 737-7 certified this year, putting the program in need of a congressional waiver from a pending deadline.
A federal judge could give final approval Dec. 14 to a settlement of a class-action lawsuit against Boeing and its board of directors regarding the 737 MAX.
"Following the second crash, Boeing and Muilenburg assured the public that there were no slips or gaps in the certification process with respect to MCAS, despite being aware of contrary information,” the SEC said Sept. 22.
The Ryanair Group CEO says the situation with Boeing 737-8200 deliveries remains difficult and believes the certification timeframe for the MAX 10 will be extended.