Tag: Boeing 737 Max 8 Aircraft
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Boeing halts production of troubled 737 Max
Boeing will halt production of its troubled 737 Max narrow-body jet in January, as the certification has been extended till 2020 as well. In a statement on Monday, the troubled company explained its action and promised not to trim staff while the suspension is on: “This decision is driven by a number of factors, including…
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Ethiopia crash: FG bans use of Boeing 737 Max 8 plane in Nigeria
The Federal Government of Nigeria has banned the use of Boeing 737 Max 8 by any airline operator in Nigeria. Recall that a Boeing 737 MAX 8 plunged into a field minutes after take-off on Sunday from the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa, killing all 157 people aboard. Briefing State House correspondents at the end…
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Crash: Ethiopia, China suspend use of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft
Sequel to the ill-fated crash of Ethiopian Airlines on Sunday, China’s aviation regulator on Monday grounded nearly 100 Boeing Co 737 MAX 8 aircraft in its fleet. Recall that an Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX 8 bound for Nairobi crashed minutes after take-off on Sunday, killing all 157 people on board. Following the crash, the Ethiopian…