The FAA ultimately grounded the MAX on March 13, 2019 and lifted the flight prohibition order in November 2020 after Boeing made a series of software upgrades and training changes.
Why do 737 MAX keep crashing?
The stall-prevention system (known as MCAS) was poorly designed and implemented. Since it was intended to work in the background, Boeing didn't brief pilots about the software or train them in simulators. The software didn't activate when the flaps were down or the autopilot was on.
Is 737 MAX safe now?
Is the Boeing 737 MAX 8 safe to fly?
Both the Federal Aviation Administration and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency have approved the MAX as safe to fly passengers. EASA insists Boeing must make it safer still.
Is the Max 8 safe to fly again?
After manufacturing issues led to two incidents in 2019, the Boeing 737 MAX was grounded across the world. In 2021, after rigorous testing, Civil Aviation Authorities in many places in the world cleared the Boeing 737 MAX to fly again, including the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, Brazil, and the EU.
Is 737 MAX 8 safe again?
When did the Boeing 737 MAX 8 fly again? It was cleared to resume service (subject to changes and training) in November 2020. The Canadian and European regulators cleared it in January 2021.