The International Air Transport Association organized a second Boeing 737 MAX Summit, June 26 in Montreal, to push for strict state aviation safety regulations to continue for the troubled aircraft.

IATA urged for regulations to align technical validation requirements and timelines for the overall safe re-entry of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft into service.

“The Boeing 737 MAX tragedies weigh heavily on an industry that holds safety as its top priority. We trust the Federal Aviation Administration, in its role as the certifying regulator, to ensure the aircraft’s safe return to service. And we respect the duty of regulators around the world to make independent decisions on FAA’s recommendations,” said Alexandre de Juniac, director general, CEO, IATA.

“At the same time, aviation is a globally integrated system that relies on global standards, including mutual recognition, trust, and reciprocity among safety regulators. This harmonized structure has worked successfully for decades to help make air travel the safest form of long distance travel the world has known. Aviation cannot function efficiently without this coordinated effort and restoring public confidence demands it,” said de Juniac.

IATA again stressed the importance of additional training requirements for Boeing 737 MAX flight crew.

The summit featured industry representatives from more than 40 airlines, training organizations, safety regulatory authorities, original equipment manufacturers, aviation-related associations and more.