Boeing 737 Max 8 Safety

• FAA carries out test flight of Boeing jet revamped after fatal crashes

  The planes have been grounded since March 2019, after the second fatal crash.

  Consumer

  Sep 30, 2020
  
• Faulty sensor data led to Ethiopian Airlines crash, preliminary report finds

  The Ethiopian Airlines crew of the jet that crashed last month performed all the procedures recommended by Boeing but could not control the jet, states the preliminary report of the data from plane.

  Canada

  Apr 4, 2019
  
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• Ethiopian Airlines pilots reportedly turned off anti-stall software, but it re-engaged before crash

  It was not immediately clear whether the crew had chosen to re-deploy the system, or if it started on its own.

  World

  Apr 3, 2019
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• Whistleblowers claim aviation inspectors who evaluated Boeing 737 MAX were poorly trained

  The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee is investigating claims by a number of whistleblowers that aviation safety inspectors were not properly trained or certified.

  World

  Apr 2, 2019
• FAA defends ‘self-certifying’ policy for plane manufacturers after Boeing crashes

  Acting FAA Administrator Daniel Elwell said the strategy has “consistently produced safe aircraft designs for decades.”

  Money

  Mar 27, 2019
• Boeing is facing international criticism — but could it face criminal charges?

  Aircraft manufacturer Boeing is facing international investigations and criticism over its safety regulations.

  Mar 22, 2019
• ‘Several crucial flaws’: Report says FAA overlooked warnings on Boeing 737 MAX 8

  The Seattle Times says that the FAA delegated government-required safety inspections to Boeing employees themselves and that the report was flawed.

  Mar 18, 2019
• Canadian airlines warn of delays, travellers seek answers on Boeing 737 MAX 8 ban

  Air Canada and WestJet are working to rebook customers affected by the Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 9 ban.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2019