The US Federal Aviation Authority has said it will not suspend Boeing 737 Max aircraft despite the continuous pressure from senators and workers.
The FAA said there was no basis for suspending the brand even after the Ethiopian Airlines plane crashed on Sunday killing all 157 people on board.
On Wednesday, Hong Kong, Vietnam and New Zealand joined the list of countries that have banned 737 Max models but the FAA said that other civil aviation authorities had not provided data to them that would warrant the action.
According to BBC, Ted Cruz, a Republican senator who chairs a subcommittee on aviation and space, said: “I believe it would be prudent for the US likewise to temporarily ground 737 Max aircraft until the FAA confirms the safety of these aircraft and their passengers.”
Democrat presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren said that the FAA should follow other nations lead immediately and “get these planes out of the sky.”
Also, Republican senator Mitt Romney said: “Out of an abundance of caution for the flying public, the FAA should ground the 737 Max 8 until we investigate the causes of recent crashes and ensure the plane’s airworthiness.”
