Ted Cruz is very concerned about the safety of the Boeing 737 MAX airliners and is now calling for those specific jets to be temporarily grounded to ensure they are safe:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Aviation and Space, today issued the following statement in response to the Ethiopian Airlines crash of March 10th:
“In the wake of the tragic crash of an Ethiopian Airlines flight on March 10, following the previous crash of Lion Air Flight 610 last October, global attention is understandably focused on the safety of the Boeing Model 737 Max aircraft.
“In light of the decisions of regulatory agencies across the world to ground the Model 737 Max, including those in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Australia, and other countries, I believe it would be prudent for the United States likewise to temporarily ground 737 Max aircraft until the FAA confirms the safety of these aircraft and their passengers. Further investigation may reveal that mechanical issues were not the cause, but until that time, our first priority must be the safety of the flying public.
“As chairman of the Subcommittee on Aviation and Space, I intend to hold a hearing to investigate these crashes, determine their contributing factors, and ensure that the United States aviation industry remains the safest in the world.”
The EU has just suspended the 737 MAX as many other countries are doing to ensure they are safe.
157 people lost their lives when the Ethiopian Airlines flight crashed this weekend.
189 people died in the crash of the Lion Air Flight 610 off the coast of Indonesia last October.