In a way, Boeing's production facility in Renton, Washington, and Embraer's Sao Jose dos Campos site in Brazil now look very similar. A few people will be on special projects, but both locations, usually buzzing with activity, will be otherwise quiet. As Boeing is forced to shut down final assembly of the 737 MAX while it awaits regulatory approval to return the aircraft to service, Embraer is also temporarily halting production of its commercial aircraft. Of course, the reasons are very different.
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