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After the accidents in Indonesia and Ethiopia, regulators around the world ordered the 737 Max grounded.
The US safety regulator, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), approved Boeing’s 737 Max aircraft to turn around and lift the grounding order issued in March 2019 after two fatal accidents.
This is a milestone for Boeing. The outside world blamed Boeing for the accident. Two accidents and investigations led the airline into a crisis. The impact of this year’s new corona epidemic has led to a slowdown in the aviation industry and Boeing’s financial difficulties have deepened.
Existing aircraft need to be redesigned before they can be returned to service. The Federal Aviation Administration said the permit would not allow the aircraft to return to the sky “immediately.” In addition to software and wiring changes, pilots also need training.
The Federal Aviation Administration stated that the requested design changes “have eliminated the cause of these special accidents.” The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said he was “100% confident” in the safety of the aircraft.
Steve Dickson said: “We have done everything we can to make sure that ‘this type of accident does not happen again.’
In addition to improving the aircraft, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun (Dave Calhoun) said that after the disaster, the company has strengthened its safety awareness and practical operations.
Calhoun said: “We will never forget the lives lost in these two tragedies, which led to Boeing’s decision to suspend operations of these types of aircraft.” Former Boeing CEO from last year, Dennis Muilenberg (Dennis Muilenburg took over after he was fired. He said, “These disasters and lessons have reshaped Boeing, and we will focus on the core values of safety, quality and integrity.”
The roundtrip approval on Wednesday (November 19) was the outcome Boeing had anticipated a year ago, but it was too early for the families of many victims.
Paul Njoroge, who lost his wife, three children and his mother-in-law in the Ethiopian Airlines crash, said he had no confidence in Boeing.
Some people expressed “utter disappointment” with the decision, while others said they had no confidence in regulators or Boeing. Boeing initially tried to attribute the accident to pilot errors. Currently, the families of the victims and the company. The demand continues.
“Who will find them? I won’t believe it,” said Paul Njoroge, whose wife, three children and mother-in-law died after the crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302.
Is the 737 Max safe?
BBC Business Correspondent Theo Leggett (Theo Leggett)
Boeing and the FAA insist on this point of view. Of course, the direct cause of the accident has been resolved. Pilots and safety experts seem to trust the changes to the aircraft.
But Boeing and regulators still have a lot to prove.
For Boeing, the harsh criticism of its corporate culture has been resolved, and safety is indeed a top priority, as it often claims.
For the FAA, its decision to circulate Boeing jets with serious design flaws may be justified.
The plane is about to turn around, but the world has changed. The 737 is designed for the burgeoning aviation market – airlines desperately need new planes and high fuel prices have fueled the development of efficient aircraft.
Now, due to the crisis of the new corona epidemic, the aviation industry soon cannot bear it. It’s no wonder some airlines have canceled orders.
However, industry insiders will look further. Air traffic will eventually recover and will eventually require cost reductions. Ambient pressure will only increase. From the old perspective, the 737 Max can still play a role.
The United States was the first country to revoke the grounding order and European aviation officials said they are about to make a similar decision.
A spokesman for the British Civil Aviation Authority said the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is responsible for the recertification of the aircraft in EU member states and the UK. He said: “We will continue to work closely with the European Aviation Safety Agency to address all issues related to the Boeing 737 Max and any decisions by the European Aviation Safety Agency to resume services.”
At the press conference, Dixon said the US Federal Aviation Administration has been working closely with officials from Europe, Canada and Brazil, and expects the plane to be returned in “a few days.”
But analysts say that in other places like China, the return may take longer.
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A Boeing 737 Max plane operated by Lion Air in Indonesia crashed into the sea, killing all 189 passengers and crew.
Plane crash
The crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia took place less than five months apart, resulting in 346 deaths. These accidents are believed to be due to a flaw in the “MCAS” automated flight software, which caused the aircraft to crash rapidly after take-off.
A report from the US Congress last month stated that Boeing was eager to produce and decided to ignore internal safety issues and hide key changes, including pilot training requirements, that were the cause of the accident.
He also accused the FAA of oversight errors, including “over-authorization from Boeing.” Subsequently, the United States Congress passed legislation to reform the Federal Aviation Administration.
Boeing estimates the cost of the grounding event to be about $ 20 billion, but it still faces investigations, possible fines and other lawsuits. Boeing is trying to rebuild its reputation in the aviation industry’s unprecedented recession.
Before the accident, Boeing produced more than 50 737 Max each month and had delivered 385 of this type to airlines around the world. But since the epidemic, airlines around the world have canceled and postponed orders.
Last month, Boeing said it does not expect its production rate to exceed 30 aircraft per month by 2022. It warned investors that there is a backlog of about 450 737 Max aircraft, of which only half will be delivered by the end of next. year.
Which airlines let the 737 Max fly?
American Airlines said it expects the first batch of its 737 Max flights in the United States to resume on December 29. United Airlines and Southwest Airlines said they plan to put the plane into service next year.
But a consumer association in the United States has warned that many passengers may not yet be used to flying these types of aircraft, which are used by airlines such as Tui and Ryanair in the United Kingdom.
“Airlines planning to fly this type of aircraft must allow existing reserved passengers to choose to transfer to other flights for free. At the same time, the operator must also clarify which aircraft will be used for future reservations, so that passengers can make Arrangements before you travel. Choose wisely, “said travel editor Rory Boland.
John Grant of OAG, an aviation data company, said the FAA-required updates, maintenance and pilot training are a logistical “nightmare” for airlines when weekly demand is high. Many planes are not likely to return to the sky soon.
He warned that Boeing corruption will also persist. “Its reputation is not good and it will take time to recover. Although Boeing has obtained a safety certificate, it will take time (to restore its reputation).”
