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Boeing announced Monday evening that it had withdrawn an application to the Federal Aviation Administration for a safety exemption concerning the 737 Max 7 following an issue with the aircraft's anti-ice system. This development occurred several weeks after a 737 Max 9 experienced a near-mid-air catastrophe over Portland. 

Reuters first reported the withdrawal, which now complicates the scheduled timeline for certifying MAX 7 jets. 

The withdrawal comes amid mounting pressure from Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Aviation Safety, who called on the FAA to reject Boeing's waiver for the yet-to-be-certified Max 7.

Bloomberg cited Wall Street analysts who expect Max 7 and Max 10 delays. 

Less than a week ago, United Airline's Chief Executive Scott Kirby told CNBC's Phil LeBeau on 'Squawk Box' that he is "disappointed" in Boeing's ongoing manufacturing problems and the need for it to restore its previous reputation for quality.

What's concerning is Boeing appears to have prioritized profits and stock buybacks over public safety.