Australia may ban Boeing 737 Max even if US gives it all-clear

Civil Aviation Safety Authority says it will make its own call on the 737 Max, which was grounded after two crashes left 346 dead

Australia's air safety regulator may refuse permission for Boeing 737 Max planes to fly even if its US counterpart revokes an order grounding the aircraft, which has crashed twice, leaving 346 people dead.

A Civil Aviation Safety Authority spokesman said that the decision of the US Federal Aviation Administration would be an important factor in deciding whether to allow the Max to fly, but Casa would also take into account other information before making its decision.