Stab trim systems fail. We have procedures for that. On the 737 (all models) the procedure if the stab trim fails is to turn off the stab trim switches which completely removes the hydraulic power from the system. The MCAS failure presented itself exactly the same way a runaway stab trim failure would present itself. The Boeing 737 Max was heavily scrutinized after two international planes crashed in 2018 and 2019, resulting in 346 deaths. Is the Boeing 737-800 safe? The 737-800, part of Boeing's next 2 days ago · Investigation into why a panel blew off a Boeing Max 9 jet focuses on missing bolts. A woman aboard the Alaska Airlines plane that had a hole blown out of its fuselage recounts the experience, including talking to one of the passengers seated on the row where it happened (Jan. 8) Photos. 4. By DAVID KOENIG and TOM KRISHER. 2 days ago · The safety of the flying public, not speed, will determine the timeline for returning the Boeing 737-9 Max to service." What to know: Alaska Airlines flight lost a section of fuselage “We believe that the 737 is safe. We believe the crew alerting system is safe,” Mike Fleming, a Boeing senior vice president overseeing the Max’s return to service, told reporters this month. 14 hours ago · The FAA said it notified Boeing of the investigation, saying it was prompted by the Alaska Airlines 1282 flight, where a “plug” type passenger door blew off the Boeing Model 737 Max 9 plane 3 days ago · The Boeing 737 Max airliner is back in the news — and some fliers are again nervous to board the newest version of the plane.. The first version, the 737 Max 8, was involved in crashes that led Some critics still say ‘no’, according to a Travel Talk report. Former senior manager at Boeing’s 737 plant Ed Pierson has published a report highlighting the increase of inflight technical issues with the Boeing 737 MAX. In it he says pilots reported at least 42 inflight malfunctions on the 737 MAX in the US since being re-cleared for 5 days ago · This is not the first time concerns over Boeing 737 Max airplanes have been risen. Last month, a bolt with a missing nut was discovered by an international operator while conducting routine American Airlines is planning a single Max passenger flight from Dec. 29 to Jan. 4 between Miami and New York. United Airlines and Southwest say they expect to start flying the Max early next year OyUA.