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Is the 737 Max safe to fly now?
Is it safe now? By endorsement of the FAA, Boeing and its pilots, the 737 MAX has been determined as safe to fly. But safe pilots fly planes safely and part of being a safe pilot is being well-trained and well-informed as to the full functionality of an aircraft’s systems.
Is the 737 Max approved by the FAA?
The announcement is a relief for U.S. air carriers that have been anxiously waiting to get the planes back into service before the traditional late May start to the summer travel season.
Is the 737 Max cleared to fly?
The aircraft, which was grounded after two accidents in which 346 people died, has already been cleared to resume flights in North America and Brazil, and is expected to gain approval in Europe this week. Regulators in the US and Europe insist their reviews have been thorough, and that the 737 Max aircraft is now safe.
Does Delta have any 737 MAX planes?
Among the five largest U.S. airlines, Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) is the only one that has not ordered the Boeing (NYSE:BA) 737 MAX. In recent years, the airline giant has dealt primarily with Airbus (OTC:EADSY) for new jets.
When did the FAA certify the 737 Max?
Aircraft systems including autoland were tested with 1A003. 1A004, with an airliner layout, flew function-and-reliability certification for 300 hours with a light flight-test instrumentation. The 737 MAX gained Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification on March 8, 2017.
Why is Boeing 737 MAX being banned from service?
Boeing notified the FAA late Thursday that it is recommending that operators of certain Boeing 737 MAX airplanes temporarily remove them from service to address a manufacturing issue that could affect the operation of a backup power control unit. The FAA is in contact with the airlines and the manufacturer and will ensure the issue is addressed.
What does the FAA have to do with the 737 MAX?
The FAA must approve 737 MAX pilot training program revisions for each U.S. airline operating the MAX and will retain its authority to issue airworthiness certificates and export certificates of airworthiness for all new 737 MAX aircraft manufactured since the FAA issued the grounding order.
Are Boeing’s reformed 737 MAXs the safest aircraft in the world?
The following may seem like a hot take, but it’s not: Boeing’s reformed 737 MAXs will become the safest, most reliable aircraft in the skies (measured by whatever metric you choose) and there will never again be a casualty caused by an MCAS-related glitch.
Why is the Boeing 737 MAX being grounded worldwide?
The beleaguered aircraft was grounded worldwide on March 13, 2019, after two crashes, one in Indonesia in 2018 and the other in Ethiopia in 2019, that killed a combined total of 346 people. Apart from the human tragedy, it was a huge blow to Boeing’s business, since the company has thousands of 737 Max orders on its books.