Southwest CEO says airline not counting on deploying Boeing MAX 7 jets in 2023 – Reuters

Southwest CEO says airline not counting on deploying Boeing MAX 7 jets in 2023 – Reuters

WASHINGTON, March 8 (Reuters) - Southwest Airlines (LUV.N) Chief Executive Bob Jordan said on Wednesday the carrier is not counting on deploying the Boeing (BA.N) MAX 7 plane this year, which is still awaiting certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

"We're dependent on Boeing. And there's progress. It's about six months between when it's certified and we can put it into service," Jordan told reporters at an Aero Club event in Washington. "We're not counting on it to be in service here in 2023."

Jordan said his "best guess" is it will be in service by Southwest in early 2024.