Miloch <Miloch_member@newsguy.com> wrote in
news:q679cb0172n@drn.newsguy.com:
> https://gizmodo.com/which-u-s-airlines-operate-the-boeing-737-max-8-183
> 3200705
>
> The Boeing 737 Max-8 is one of the newest commercial airplanes in the
> years. Sadly, another Boeing 737 Max-8 crashed in Indonesia this past
> October, killing 189 people.
>
> China and Indonesia have grounded all of their Max-8 planes, but the
> two U.S.-based carriers that operate the Max-8, American Airlines and
> Southwest Air, have no plans to stop using the aircraft. No other
> U.S.-based airline currently has the Max-8.
>
> safety and airworthiness of our fleet of more than 750 Boeing
>
> Southwest has ordered 250 of the Max-8 model from Boeing, but
> currently has just 34 operating in its fleet. American Airlines
> ordered 100 from Boeing and currently has 24 in operation.
>
> authorities, as the safety of our team members and customers is our
> number one priority. We have full confidence in the aircraft and our
> a spokesperson for American Airlines told Gizmodo over email.
>
> may have experienced similar problems to the Lion Air flight that
> crashed in October. Both crashes happened shortly after takeoff after
> pilots reportedly experienced issues controlling altitude. In the case
> of the Lion Air flight, the plane was apparently getting false
> readings from sensors. After that crash, Boeing is said to have issued
> a warning that automated systems could push the nose of the plane
> down, causing it to abruptly dive.
>
> extend our heartfelt sympathies to the families and loved ones of the
> passengers and crew on board and stand ready to support the Ethiopian
>
> provide technical assistance under the direction of the Ethiopia
> Accident Investigation Bureau and U.S. National Transportation Safety
>
> The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has not ordered anyone to
> stop using the Boeing 737 Max-8, but customers are understandably
> concerned. Some people are even taking to social media to tell
> because they want to avoid that particular aircraft. How can you tell
> and the flight number.
>
> the 737s. But that extra room might not be worth it when two Max-8
> aircraft have fallen out of the sky.
Some of us remember the DC 10 engine separation
crash at Chicago in 1979. Airlines were quick to
cancel their orders and McDonnel Douglas took a
huge financial bath on issue. As always, the
government stepped in with a bailout (we can't
have a major defense company go under, you know)
of sorts when the Air Force placed a large order
for an airborne tanker version. The design was
doomed but the company survived. Boeing is in
even better too-big-to-fail position.
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