By BBCMore by this AuthorThe UK's Civil Aviation Authority has banned the Boeing 737 MAX from operating in or over UK airspace "as a precautionary measure". The CAA said the directive would remain in place until further noticeMONITORINGTui Airways and Norwegian both operate the Boeing Max 8 in the UK as part of their fleets. No Australian airlines operate the Boeing 737 Max, and only two foreign airlines - SilkAir and Fiji Airways - fly the model into the country. Shane Carmody, who is in charge of aviation safety at Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority, said the suspension would remain in place while the organisation awaited "for more information to review the safety risks". NEW FLEETThe Boeing 737 Max fleet of aircraft are the latest in the company's successful 737 line.

Source: Daily Nation March 12, 2019 14:15 UTC