A Boeing Pacesetter, the 737, Confronts Trying Times

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Boeing’s single-aisle 737 holds a storied place in aviation history, but now a new version is at the center of safety concerns

Boeing Co. achieved another milestone in aviation history last year, snagging the Guinness world record for most-produced plane model with its 737 single-aisle jet. The record it supplanted? Also set by the 737.

In March 2018, the aircraft manufacturer handed over its 10,000th 737, to Southwest Airlines Co. It was a brand-new 737 MAX 8. When Boeing last claimed the record in 2006, and 737 deliveries stood at 5,000, the MAX model didn’t exist. The latest record is a testament to the endurance of a plane that has spanned more...

 

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I’m sure Boeing is on it. Yes lives are at stake but so is the companies reputation. The last 2 situations may not be related. Witnesses claim the plain was on fire? How is that a control issue?

Why doesn't your publication & other big media focus on the exact issue:the MCAS feature Boeing admitted caused the LionAir flight to make repeated nose dives. If this Ethiopian flight went down because of MCAS & the pilots not knowing then Boeing is criminal negligent.

Time for technological honesty ..

One of the most meaningless article you would read today, just a pr bullshit...l

successes!!!

Murderous Aircraft

May involve inadequate pilot response to erroneous trim adjustment made by MCAS.

Software glitch while taking off had good. Unless the bad guys using cell towers to access Boeings avonics, game changer.

Very simple, shut it down and recall the ones out there.

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