Boeing’s 737 MAX evolved to meet surging international demand for air travel and in the process became its top-selling plane. WSJ’s Jason Bellini looks at how the grounding of the fleet following the Ethiopian Airlines crash could have a significant impact on Boeing’s future. Photo: GettyAsk chief executives what an airline’s first responsibility is and most will quickly respond that it’s safety. But that industry norm was challenged last week by the Boeing 737 MAX. The CEOs of Southwest, American and United decided to keep flying the plane after the second MAX 8 crash within five months.

Source: Wall Street Journal March 20, 2019 14:33 UTC