The Latest: Senator Cruz speaks to confidence in air travelWASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Congressional hearings looking into the Federal Aviation Administration’s oversight of Boeing (all times local):3:10 p.m.Texas Senator Ted Cruz says the Boeing 737 Max crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia and reports about how the plane was approved by the Federal Aviation Administration have shaken the public’s confidence. Cruz, who chairs the subcommittee, says the crashes have raised questions about FAA oversight of how airplanes are certified to fly. Cruz noted the “close relationship between industry and regulators” as a factor threatening to erode the confidence of the flying public. ___10:25 a.m.Southwest Airlines says that the government’s grounding of all Boeing Max 8 jets will contribute to a $150 million revenue loss in the first quarter. The Senate is holding hearings Wednesday to look into the Federal Aviation Administration’s oversight of Boeing.

Source: Ethiopian News March 27, 2019 19:41 UTC