Daijiworld Media Network - Abu Dhabi (SR)

Abu Dhabi, May 11: The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) on Friday said it would not be able to give a date for unbanning operations of any Boeing 737-8 Max aircraft until it has enough information to ensure that passenger’s safety is protected.

The authority, in its statement issued on Friday said, "GCAA is actively and closely working with the Federal Aviation Administration, FAA and the other authorities around the world for developments on B737-8 Max.”

The GCAA team recently participated in Joint Authorities Technical Review team meetings which have been formed to look into Flight Control System of B737-8 Max.

The statement also says, "GCAA is still in the process of seeking more technical information from the FAA on the improvements being proposed. Therefore, GCAA will not be able to give a date for unbanning until it has enough information to ensure passengers safety is protected."