The turbulent year could still end well for Boeing: The US aircraft manufacturer's crisis jet should be allowed to take off again this year from the point of view of the European aviation authority EASA.

“Our research shows that the 737 Max is safe. The security level achieved is high enough for us, ”said EASA boss Patrick Ky in an interview published on Friday with the news agency Bloomberg. This means that the prospects for re-registration are better than ever. Nevertheless, the company still has to be patient. Because currently some documents are still being checked. There is a four-week deadline for external experts who may still be able to contribute.

But that's just the beginning. And only the current state of affairs. Because EASA is constantly demanding the improvement and further development of the 737 series. An additional redundancy sensor is intended to further increase the level of security. This tool would take 20 to 24 months to develop. Older machines are to be retrofitted accordingly; the sensor is a prerequisite for the approval of the larger 737 model Max 10, which is expected to be on the market in 2022.

The FAA, on the other hand, had already completed its hot test phase for re-admission of the jet at the beginning of July. The authority itself is under intense pressure because of the accidents. Critics accuse her of turning a blind eye to the original certification and allowing Boeing to fool her. Aviation authorities from all over the world withdrew their approval from the Boeing jet after two crashes with 346 deaths last year. The main cause of the 737-Max crashes in October 2018 and March 2019 is considered to be faulty control software.