The European Union is suspending all operations of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in Europe beginning at 3 p.m. ET
The European Union is suspending all operations of all Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in Europe beginning at 3 p.m. ET, according to a statement.“As a precautionary measure, EASA has published today an Airworthiness Directive, effective as of 19:00 UTC, suspending all flight operations of all Boeing Model 737-8 MAX and 737-9 MAX aeroplanes in Europe."
The president of a major flight attendant union on Tuesday called for the Federal Aviation Administration to temporarily ground the Boeing 737 MAX fleet “until FAA-identified fixes to the plane can be installed, communicated, and confirmed." She called the FAA’s notice “insufficient considering the legitimate fear and uncertainty following two deadly accidents involving this aircraft.” The FAA notice, which was issued on Monday, said it would require “design changes” to the plane by April.
Austria announced the suspension of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft over the apparent “massive problems” with the fleet, a statement from Austria’s Transport Minister Norbert Hofer said on Tuesday. Hofer added that “safety is a top priority” and the decision to ground the aircrafts was made “on the basis of the facts currently available.”
Weaks also said he would put his family, friends and loved ones on any Southwest flight, but that he has lobbied for training to “evolve and improve.” "As a result of the review, the flights of Boeing 737 Max 8 and/or 9 type aircraft have been suspended until a further decision is announced as a precaution in order to ensure flight safety," Turkish transportation and infrastructure ministry said in the statement.
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