Canada and the United States grew increasingly isolated, Tuesday, by continuing to allow Boeing Max 8 operations as a crisis of confidence rattled the world’s air passengers. The United Kingdom became the […]
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Aeromexico suspends Max 8 operations
Aeromexico became the latest Boeing Max 8 operator to ground its fleet in the wake of an Ethiopian Airlines crash Sunday. So far, Canada’s airlines are standing behind their fleets.
FAA tells Boeing 737 Max operators it’s too early to draw conclusions on safety
The FAA said it has “not been provided data to draw any conclusions or take any actions” after the second crash of a Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft in less than five months.
Transport Minister ‘would fly’ on Max 8s despite consumer worries
Canada’s Transport minister says more information is needed before is supporting a decision by Air Canada, Sunwing and Westjet to keep flying their Boeing 737 Max 8s in the wake of two fatal crashes.
Westjet stands behind Boeing 737 Max 8 fleet
Westjet stood behind its fleet of 13 Boeing 737 Max 8s, despite a decision by the Civil Aviation Authority of China to ground the type.
China grounds 737 Max 8 after crash in Ethiopia
Chinese aviation authorities ordered the country’s Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft grounded after a crash in Ethiopia killed 157 people.