Aviation Daily Roundup: Nov. 11

Boeing has completed one of three key simulator review sessions required to validate its changes to the 737 MAX, and the US manufacturer maintains that initial regulatory approvals and resumption of deliveries could still happen by year-end 2019.

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The FAA has downgraded the air safety rating of Malaysia’s civil aviation regulator, after determining it does not comply with ICAO safety standards. 

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Las Vegas-based LCC Allegiant Air has settled a lawsuit with the Teamsters union representing its pilots over changes to the carrier’s crew-scheduling system.

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The founder and chairman emeritus of JG Summit Holdings, John Gokongwei Jr., died Nov. 9. He was 93.

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International Airlines Group (IAG) of late has left little doubts about its strategic intentions. Already made up of British Airways, Iberia, Vueling, Level and Aer Lingus, the group tried to buy low-cost carrier Norwegian twice but could not agree with that airline’s owners on a price acceptable to both sides.

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International Airlines Group (IAG) of late has left little doubts about its strategic intentions.

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