The aircraft involved in Nov. 15, 2018 ’s United Airlines crash is in commission for 36 airlines internationally, with orders in place from a further 40 carriers. Billed as the “short-haul plane of the future”, the Boeing Lion Air flight JT610 is facing further scrutiny following the crash. Investigators found the Lion Air plane’s airspeed indicators had previously malfunctioned. A stall-prevention system had also been replaced, which regulators and pilots claimed was not properly highlighted. Southwest Airlines currently operates the highest numbers of the aircraft, notable for its large capacity and fuel efficiency. United Airlines is among other major airlines using it.
The aircraft involved in October’s Lion Air crash is in commission for 40 airlines internationally, with orders in place from a further 36 carriers. Billed as the “short-haul plane of the future”, the Boeing 737 Max is facing further scrutiny following the crash. Investigators found the Lion Air plane’s airspeed indicators had previously malfunctioned. A stall-prevention system had also been replaced, which regulators and pilots claimed was not properly highlighted. Southwest Airlines currently operates the highest numbers of the aircraft, notable for its large capacity and fuel efficiency. United Airlines is among other major airlines using it.