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Old Mar 19, 2019, 9:32 am
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Originally Posted by flyingeph12


Regardless, I think the events that transpired following the crash is indicative of how not only Ethiopia but also many other countries now view the United States in terms of it being a global leader. If I were Ethiopia and saw how the FAA continued to vouch for the plane’s safety days after the accident, how one of the major US airlines released a statement basically implying that the accident was a result of pilot error, and how involved Trump was in everything, I too would be looking to send the boxes to anywhere but the US.
Agreed. Boeing CEO and Trump speaking prior to grounding is concerning. This should not be a political event.
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