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As the 737 Max crisis grows, Boeing faces crucial decisions about production in Renton

caption: A Boeing 737 aircraft is shown on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at the Boeing Renton Factory in Renton.
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A Boeing 737 aircraft is shown on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at the Boeing Renton Factory in Renton.
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Kim Malcolm talks with aviation journalist Jon Ostrower about the latest developments in Boeing's 737 Max crisis.

On Wednesday, Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg said the company is considering temporarily shutting down production of the 737 Max in Renton. The company also announced a $2.9 billion quarterly loss - the biggest in its history.

Ostrower is editor in chief of The Air Current.

Listen to the interview by clicking the play button above.

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