RNZ – 12 March , 2019
Fiji Airways says it has full confidence in the airworthiness of its Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes.
The model is under scrutiny after two fatal crashes in five months, the latest an Ethiopian Airlines plane which crashed on Sunday killing all 157 people on board.
Fiji Airways operates two of the narrow-body aircraft and has three more due for delivery this year.
The airline said it followed a comprehensive induction process for the aircraft.
“We have full confidence in the airworthiness of our fleet. We continue to ensure that our maintenance and training programme for pilots and engineers meets the highest safety standards,” the airline said in a statement. Read more:
