A piece of equipment found at the crash site suggests that the jet may have had a problem with a new flight-control system that is also suspected in the Lion Air crash.
Tag: Aviation Accidents, Safety and Disasters
Boeing Promised Pilots a 737 Software Fix Last Year, but They’re Still Waiting
This delay is now part of the intense scrutiny over the company’s response to two deadly crashes involving its best-selling 737 Max jet.
Boeing 737 Max Hit Trouble Right Away, Pilot’s Tense Radio Messages Show
“Break break, request back to home,” the captain of the ill-fated Ethiopian Airlines flight radioed air traffic controllers minutes after taking off.
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.