Airlines have canceled orders for hundreds of the troubled jet because of its safety problems and the pandemic, but others are still eager to buy them.
Tag: Boeing 737 Max Groundings and Safety Concerns (2019)
Boeing’s 737 Max is Being Readied for a Comeback. What Travelers Need to Know
The plane has been grounded since March 2019 after two deadly crashes, but could fly again by the end of the year. Answers to questions about the process.
Boeing Said to Add Another Fix to 737 Max to Appease Regulators
The wire bundles were so close together that, in rare circumstances, they could cause a short circuit and lead to a catastrophic failure.
Ethiopian Report on 737 Max Crash Blames Boeing
An analysis released on Monday about the Ethiopian Airlines crash a year ago did not blame the carrier or its pilots.
How Boeing’s Responsibility in a Deadly Crash ‘Got Buried’
A study that blasted Boeing after a 2009 accident was never made public. Other criticisms were tempered by investigators after the company and U.S. safety officials objected.
The Ukraine Plane Crash in Iran: Black Boxes and Other Questions
Initial statements from Iran and Ukraine were contradictory, and the cause of the crash remains unclear. The plane’s so-called black boxes could help, but Iranian officials may not turn them over to Boeing.
Boeing Can’t Fly Its 737 Max, but It’s Ready to Sell Its Safety
The company knows travelers are wary of its plane, so it has prepared presentations with strategies for airlines to help win back the public’s trust.
With Boeing in Cross Hairs, Lion Air Gets a Pass on Poor Safety Record
A focus on Boeing after two fatal crashes has given cover to an Indonesian air carrier with global ambitions — a company that will neither fully admit to, nor swiftly address, its safety issues.
Indonesian Report on Lion Air Crash Finds Numerous Problems
Design flaws in the Boeing 737 Max led to the disaster last year, but an investigator said that without other factors “the crash would not have happened.”
In Boeing Lion Air Crash, Indonesians Learn What Took Their Loved Ones
The investigation by the Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee found that the disaster was caused by systemic design flaws in the jet that were compounded by flight crew lapses.