Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes have been banned from flying over Europe’s airspace following the fatal crash of one of the jets operated by Ethiopian Airlines.

On Tuesday, the European Union and other countries said the aircraft cannot fly over their airspace. Other countries have also taken action since Sunday’s accident, forbidding airlines from operating the plane.

While Canada is not among the countries grounding or banning the jet, moves by other countries impact Canadian airlines and travellers.

Guest: Howard Slutsken

Aviation Expert

Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes have been banned from flying over Europe’s airspace following the fatal crash of one of the jets operated by Ethiopian Airlines.


On Tuesday, the European Union and other countries said the aircraft cannot fly over their airspace. Other countries have also taken action since Sunday’s accident, forbidding airlines from operating the plane.


While Canada is not among the countries grounding or banning the jet, moves by other countries impact Canadian airlines and travellers.


Guest: Howard Slutsken


Aviation Expert