The FAA order followed similar directives from a growing number of countries — including Canada, European nations and China — after Sunday's crash. Congressional Democrats promised an examination of how the FAA previously certified the safety of the Boeing jets. Dozens of nations and airlines had grounded the jets before the FAA took action, with the latest being Canada earlier Wednesday. The European Union, China and Iraq and airlines like Aeromexico also banned flights of the Max 8 and Max 9 after Sunday's crash, pending safety assurances. Before the FAA order Wednesday, former Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said he would be concerned about flying on a Max 8.

Source: Ethiopian News March 13, 2019 17:54 UTC