“Break break, request back to home,” the captain of the ill-fated Ethiopian Airlines flight radioed air traffic controllers minutes after taking off.
Tag: Aviation Accidents, Safety and Disasters
A Worry for Some Pilots: Their Hands-On Flying Skills Are Lacking
Automation has helped create one of the safest stretches in aviation history. But some pilots fear they are relying too much on autopilot.
Ethiopian Airlines Crash Briefing: Expect Delays in the U.S.
The crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, a Boeing 737 Max 8.
Boeing Works to Manage a Crisis With Unknown Costs
The short-term costs such are likely manageable for Boeing, but the bigger question is whether airlines lose confidence in the company’s best-selling jet.
‘My Heart Is on Fire’: Ethiopian Airlines Victims Embodied Kenya’s Ambitions
Five family members spanning three generations were among those who illustrated the nation’s growth and ambitious integration into the world economy.
China Asserts Its Air Safety Bona Fides After Boeing Crash
The record of many airlines in China was once cause for concern. Now the country is seeking to compete with the United States and Europe in aerospace.
A Simple Guide to the Aftermath of the Ethiopian Plane Crash
The crash of a Boeing 737 Max 8 has led much of the world to ground the popular plane and raised urgent questions about its safety.
U.S. Joins Other Nations in Grounding Boeing Plane
The latest on the crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, a Boeing 737 Max 8.
Three Generations of a Canadian Family Died in Ethiopian Plane Crash
“I am not angry, but I am devastated, I have lost everyone,” said Manant Vaidya, whose parents, sister, brother-in-law and two teenage nieces died in the crash.
Some U.S. Passengers Balk at Boarding a Max 8, but Disruption Is Minimal
As countries across the world banned the Boeing airplane, it was business as usual in the United States and Canada.