China and Indonesia have grounded Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft operated by their ai...
- China and Indonesia have grounded Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft operated by their airlines in reaction to the fatal crash of a plane of the same type operated by Ethiopian Airlines on Sunday.
Engine parts are seen at the scene of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET 302 plane crash, near the town of Bishoftu, southeast of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia March 11, 2019. REUTERS/Tiksa NegeriBoeing has said the investigation into the crash remains in its early stages and it has no basis to issue new guidance to operators.
Other airlines continue to operate the narrowbody jet. Here is what airlines and regulators have said so far:“We have offered our assistance and are following closely the investigation. We have operated this aircraft type since 2017 and currently have 24 in our fleet. These aircraft have performed excellently from a safety, reliability and customer satisfaction perspective.”The company said it remained fully confident in the aircraft and that it was closely monitoring the investigation.
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