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Is the 737 MAX safe now?
The Boeing 737 MAX, involved in the Heathrow flight, was grounded worldwide from March 2019 to late 2020 after two fatal crashes. Extensive software updates, new pilot training, and rigorous safety checks were implemented and approved by aviation authorities globally before it was allowed to fly again.
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