Dubai – Mubasher: Flydubai has voiced confidence in the airworthiness of its Boeing 737 planes, the UAE state-owned airline’s spokeswoman said on Monday.
The statement comes after an Ethiopian airline Boeing 737 MAX 8 crashed on Sunday, 10 March.
A Boeing 737 MAX 8 plane operated by Ethiopian Airlines crashed minutes after taking off on Sunday morning, killing all 157 people onboard.
“We are monitoring the situation and continue to be in touch with Boeing. We remain confident in the airworthiness of our fleet. The safety of our passengers and crew is our first priority,” the Emirati low-cost airline’s spokesperson said in a statement sent to CNN.
Flydubai has 11 Boeing 737 MAX 8s and 2 Boeing 737 MAX 9s in operation.
“The introduction to our fleet of a new model of aircraft is regulated by the FAA [Federal Aviation Administration]. This is also approved by the relevant authorities and regulators. The aviation sector is highly regulated and flydubai rigorously adheres to all regulations,” the spokesperson added.
