In this Nov. 14, 2018, file photo Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes are parked near Boeing Co.'s 737 assembly facility in Renton, Washington. Image Credit: APThe Boeing Co. 737 Max crash in Ethiopia looks increasingly likely to hit the planemaker’s future orders as mounting safety concerns prompt airlines to reconsider plans to purchase the jetliner. The re-engined Max version has racked up more than 5,000 orders worth in excess of $600 billion. Kenya Airways, sub-Saharan Africa’s third-largest carrier, revived plans to expand its network last year with a proposal to buy as many as 10 Max planes. “We will carefully follow the developments around the 737 Max,” Joseph said.

Source: Ethiopian News March 13, 2019 11:14 UTC