Unsurprisingly, given the significance of the story, there has been focus in media coverage around the Paris Air Show of the 737 MAX and its return to flight. Some reports have said airlines are preparing for the type's grounding to continue for some time yet, and the US Federal Aviation Administration's acting administrator said recently the expectation is the 737 MAX will return to service before the end of the year. Separate to the 737 MAX, the opening morning at Paris saw a GE Aviation press conference in which the engine manufacturer indicated a delay to the first flight of Boeing's next new aircraft, the 777X.
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