Boeing Co.’s 737
jetliner has been an aviation workhorse since it first took to the
skies in 1967, enjoying unparalleled success while improving its safety
record each decade as fatal incidents became increasingly rare across
the industry.
The latest Max version extended the 737’s popularity with a welter of orders, but two deadly incidents claiming close to 350 lives in five months have raised questions about the model’s future. Here’s a timeline showing how the aircraft has gone from being a marketing triumph to a focus for safety concerns.
Read more: How Boeing's 737 Max Went From Bestseller to Safety Concern
The latest Max version extended the 737’s popularity with a welter of orders, but two deadly incidents claiming close to 350 lives in five months have raised questions about the model’s future. Here’s a timeline showing how the aircraft has gone from being a marketing triumph to a focus for safety concerns.
Read more: How Boeing's 737 Max Went From Bestseller to Safety Concern
