Indonesia Follows China in Grounding Boeing 737 MAX 8 Jets After Fatal Crash - News Summed Up

Indonesia Follows China in Grounding Boeing 737 MAX 8 Jets After Fatal Crash


An investigation has been launched after an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 crashed shortly after takeoff on Sunday, killing all on board. WSJ aerospace reporter Robert Wall discusses the possible focus of the investigation, and more. Photo: Getty ImagesIndonesia joined China in grounding Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft on Monday following Sunday’s deadly Ethiopian Airlines crash, a sharp break from traditional air-safety practice that divided experts and ratcheted up pressure on the U.S. plane maker. Boeing shares fell almost 7% in Monday trading. In a statement, the company said the investigation was in the early stages and that the available information didn’t warrant any new guidance to carriers.


Source: Wall Street Journal March 11, 2019 11:20 UTC



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