So far, the U.S. and Canada have notCBC News explains who decides to ground planes, what factors are considered, and some of the ramifications. The manufacturer of the plane — Boeing, in the Ethiopian Airlines crash —can order operators to stop using the plane. In the case of Ethiopian Airlines, some have called for the aircraft to be grounded while the investigation is ongoing. Rescuers work at the scene of the Ethiopian Airlines crash on Monday. A spokesman says Ethiopian Airlines has grounded all its Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft as a safety precaution.

Source: CBC News March 12, 2019 07:52 UTC