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U.S. FAA Approves Design of 737 MAX 8200 Variant

: Apr 3, 2021 - : 12:17 pm

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the design for the Boeing 737-8200, part of the Boeing 737 Max series. The approval brings Boeing  a step closer to delivery  of the aircraft to Ryanair.

According to the FAA, the 737-8200 incorporates all of the design improvements that were part the 20-month review of the 737 Max that led to the ungrounding of the 737 Max in November. The aircraft was grounded for more than 18 months after two fatal crashes killed 346 people.

Ryanair initially ordered the 737-8200 plane, which seats 197 passengers, in 2014. for Boeing to sell the plane to the carrier, FAA approval is not enough. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has give its nod.

Boeing said  it would “continue to work with global regulators to safely return the 737-8 and -9 to service. Our teams are also focused on ensuring future members of the 737 family meet all regulatory requirements.”

In December, Ryanair announced it was is placing a firm order for 75 additional 737 Max 8200 planes. Ryanair Group Chief Executive Michael O’Leary said last week the airline expected to receive eight of the Max aircraft in April and another eight in May.  The launch customer for the 737-8 variant, the the Irish low-cost carrier placed its first order for 100 airplanes and 100 options in 2014, followed by firm orders of 10 airplanes in 2017 and 25 in 2018.

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