FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: An aerial photo shows Boeing 737 MAX airplanes parked on the tarmac at the Boeing Factory in Renton, Washington, U.S. March 21, 2019. Senator Dianne Feinstein, a Democrat, said she was considering introducing a bill that would require "key safety equipment" be included in basic plane sale costs. Senator Joe Manchin, a Democrat and pilot, questioned Chao why it took the Federal Aviation Administration so long to ground the 737 MAX while regulators around the world moved faster to halt planes. He also questioned why safety features were not mandated by Boeing or the FAA. Senator Ted Cruz, who will chair the hearing later on Wednesday, said on CNBC, "Another major area of inquiry is the process of certification of the 737 MAX to begin with."

Source: Ethiopian News March 27, 2019 15:03 UTC