Safety Concerns surrounding B737 Max-8

Concerns about safety of the B737 Max-8 have surfaced after Ethiopian Airlines 737 Max-8 crashed a few days ago possibly relating to Lion Air's crash last October. A few European and other countries have barred the 737 Max-8 from flying. Interestingly enough the FAA has not issued a stop to flying this particular type. American Airlines and Southwest are two US natives that are flying the MAX. Even Trump voiced his opinion via Twitter:

Airplanes are becoming far too complex to fly. Pilots are no longer needed, but rather computer scientists from MIT. I see it all the time in many products. Always seeking to go one unnecessary step further, when often old and simpler is far better. Split second decisions are....

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1105468569800839169

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Boeing 707 Cockpit Hangout at Everett

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Boeing may end its 747 production - oh no

As the iconic 747 has been in service for over 40 years, Boeing is considering to end its production. Though the Airbus 380 holds higher passenger capacity, the 747 is still the grand daddy of all. It's design is iconic and the 380 is by far not as appealing as its Boeing nemesis. You be the judge: (recent shots from LAX - LH B747 bound to Frankfurt and BA A380 coming from LHR) http://www.wsj.com/articles/boeing-swings-to-loss-but-results-still-top-views-1469622337

Tight Race for Orders and Deliveries - Airbus v Boeing

Here is data since the early 1990s about Airbus v Boeing orders and deliveries. One can see how economic cycle dependent orders are for both companies. The 2008/2009 recession saw a big dip in orders for both companies. Orders saw a max in 2013 and 2014 with levels seen shortly before the last big recession about 10 years ago. 2017 saw a recovering year from lower orders in 2015 and 2016. Airbus finished slightly ahead with orders in 2017 yet it was Boeing that delivered slightly more planes in 2017. Have a look ...

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