NTSB Raises Safety Concerns About Boeing 737 Max 8
FAA Claims Excellent Safety Record
Despite Recent Crashes and NTSB Concerns
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has raised safety concerns about the Boeing 737 Max 8, despite the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) insistence that the aircraft has an excellent safety record. The concerns stem from two fatal crashes involving the plane in 2018 and 2019, which killed a total of 346 people.
The FAA has historically maintained an excellent safety record, but the NTSB is concerned that the agency may not be taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety of the 737 Max 8. The NTSB has cited concerns about the plane's autopilot system, which has been linked to both crashes. The FAA has since ordered Boeing to make changes to the autopilot, but the NTSB is concerned that these changes may not be sufficient.
In a financial filing on Wednesday, Boeing said that it has received a subpoena from the NTSB requesting documents and information related to the 737 Max 8. The FAA is also conducting its own investigation into the plane's safety. The NTSB's concerns have raised questions about the safety of the 737 Max 8, and have led some travelers to avoid flying on the plane. However, experts say that there is no need to worry about the safety of the plane at this time.
The Foundation for Aviation Safety, a non-profit organization that promotes aviation safety, has also raised concerns about the 737 Max 8. The organization has called on the FAA to ground the plane until more is known about its safety. The FAA has not yet taken any action on the foundation's request.
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