Southwest CEO Says He’s ‘Hopeful’ of 737 Max Return This Summer
- Kelly says Boeing must address ‘mistakes’ it made with plane
- Carrier is working on plans for jet once grounding is lifted
Gary Kelly
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Southwest Airlines Co., which has tied all of its future growth to the grounded Boeing Co. 737 Max, says the aircraft’s return to the skies this summer is still within reach.
“I’m not predicting, but I’m hopeful,” Southwest Chief Executive Officer Gary Kelly said Wednesday following the carrier’s annual shareholder meeting in Denver. “Is it possible? Absolutely.”