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13/03/2019
Boeing 737 MAX Suspended From Irish Airspace
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has suspended the operations of the Boeing 737 MAX aircrafts in and out of Irish airspace after two fatal accidents involving the plane in recent months.
Taking the decision, Ireland has joined a wave of countries, including India, the UK and the European Union from flying over their airspace after an Ethiopian Airlines plane crashed on Sunday and killed 157 people.
The IAA said the "precautionary measure" was to ensure the safety of passengers, considering the unprecedented loss of two Boeing 737s in recent months.
A spokesperson added: "During the temporary suspension, the IAA will continue to work closely with the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) and the manufacturer Boeing."
(JG/MH)
Taking the decision, Ireland has joined a wave of countries, including India, the UK and the European Union from flying over their airspace after an Ethiopian Airlines plane crashed on Sunday and killed 157 people.
The IAA said the "precautionary measure" was to ensure the safety of passengers, considering the unprecedented loss of two Boeing 737s in recent months.
A spokesperson added: "During the temporary suspension, the IAA will continue to work closely with the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) and the manufacturer Boeing."
(JG/MH)
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