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. While the orders are largely dominated by the likes of Southwest and Lion Air, a number of full-service airlines have also been eager customers. What we know so far about the cause of the crash:
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. What we know so far about the cause of the crash: