The union that represents Southwest Airlines pilots don't expect the grounded Boeing 737 Max to return until at least February, about a month later than the airline expects.
Muilenburg as chairman so the CEO could focus on the 737 Max grounding, which has dragged on longer than many airlines anticipated.
"The FAA is following a thorough process, not a prescribed timeline, for returning the Boeing 737 Max to passenger service," the FAA said in a statement. "The FAA will lift the aircraft's prohibition order when it is deemed safe to do so. The FAA is continuing to evaluate Boeing's software modification and is still developing necessary training requirements."
A number of steps including simulator testing and a certification flight and training, updates to training and operating standards as well as training for the pilots, which could take 30 days, are yet to be completed, Southwest Airlines Pilots Association President Jon Weaks said in a letter to members.
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