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

http://www.boeing.com/history/products/707.page

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

2021 Top Safety Airlines

Airlines Ratings has published the top performers when it comes to safety! Top 5 are 1. Quantas 2. Qatar Airways 3. Air New Zealand 4. Singapore Airlines 5. Emirates Here is a link from AirlinerRatings.com for more background: https://www.airlineratings.com/news/worlds-safest-airlines-qantas-tops-safest-airline-2021/ Keep on flying but stay safe!

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