Ethiopian plane crash latest news

Here are the latest news updates on the Ethiopian Airlines plane crash:

Latest Update: March 12, 2019

• The Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 plane crashed on March 10, 2019, shortly after takeoff from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, killing all 157 people on board.
• The crash is the second fatal incident involving a Boeing 737 MAX 8 in less than six months, following the Lion Air crash in Indonesia in October 2018.
• The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but preliminary reports suggest that the plane's MCAS (Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System) system may have played a role.
• Boeing has announced that it will suspend deliveries of the 737 MAX 8 and 9 models until further notice.
• The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has also grounded all 737 MAX 8 and 9 planes in the United States.
• Many countries have also grounded their 737 MAX fleets, including the European Union, Canada, and Australia.

Investigation Updates:

• The Ethiopian Airlines crash investigation is being led by the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority, with assistance from the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and other international experts.
• The investigation team has recovered the plane's flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder, which are being analyzed to determine the cause of the crash.
• Preliminary reports suggest that the plane's altitude and airspeed were inconsistent with normal flight, and that the pilots may have struggled to control the plane.
• The investigation is ongoing, and it may take several months or even years to determine the cause of the crash.

Reactions and Response:

• The Ethiopian government has declared a national day of mourning to honor the victims of the crash.
• The international community has also expressed condolences and offered support to the families of the victims.
• Boeing has apologized for the crash and has offered to provide support to the families of the victims.
• The company has also announced that it will provide financial assistance to the families of the victims.
• Many airlines have grounded their 737 MAX fleets, and some have announced that they will not fly the plane until further notice.

Latest Developments:

• The US Department of Transportation has announced that it will conduct a review of the FAA's certification process for the 737 MAX.
• The review will focus on the FAA's approval of the plane's MCAS system and whether the agency adequately considered the risks associated with the system.
• The review is expected to take several months to complete.

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