An investigation has been launched after an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 crashed shortly after takeoff on Sunday, killing all on board. Photo: Getty ImagesThe Boeing 737 MAX is the newest version of the aviation workhorse, offering better fuel efficiency and long range (and, to many travelers’ chagrin, dense seating). Since the aircraft went into passenger service in May 2017, two have crashed, killing all on board. Both crashes—Lion Air flight 610 in October and Ethiopian Airlines 302 on Sunday—had eerily similar circumstances. Shortly after takeoff, both planes nose-dived.

Source: Wall Street Journal March 11, 2019 19:52 UTC