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Why did the 737 Max get grounded?
The FAA says it is investigating the cause of a manufacturing problem that caused an electrical grounding issue on some 737 Max jets. Boeing earlier this month called for more than 100 of the planes to be taken out of service. The issue is unrelated to design flaws that were linked to two fatal crashes of the planes.
When did the FAA ground the 737 MAX?
2019
In 2019, the Boeing 737 MAX was grounded worldwide, after a malfunctioning flight control system caused two new aircraft to crash in Indonesia and Ethiopia, killing all 346 people on board.
Is the FAA grounding the Boeing 737 MAX?
After the President’s announcement, the FAA officially ordered the grounding of all 737 MAX 8 and 9 operated by U.S. airlines or in the United States airspace. The FAA did allow airlines to make ferry flights without passengers or flight attendants in order to reposition the aircraft in central locations.
How many Boeing 737 MAX planes are in the US?
The FAA issued an order grounding the Boeing 737 Max planes, following other countries. Of the more than 350 Boeing 737 Max jets in global fleets, 74 are flown by U.S. airlines, according to the FAA. Those include United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
Are there any crashes on Boeing 737 MAX?
Countries and airlines around the world have grounded Boeing 737 Max planes after two fatal crashes. The United States, usually the leader in aviation safety, had been a notable holdout.
How long has the Boeing 737 been in service?
The design of the 737 Max series is based on the Boeing 737, an aircraft series that has been in service since 1968. As a whole, the 737 family is the best-selling airliner in history. At any given time, thousands of some version of it are airborne around the world and some airlines, like Southwest and Ryanair, have all-737 fleets.