Much of the rest of the world is grounding this plane. It turns out, it's in need of a software update to resolve an issue where the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System likely engages erroneously, pushing the nose down. Boeing is pushing this software update after two planes have gone down in 6 months, but insists the plane which has been flying since the year 2017 is safe. I'm not an aviation expert, but grounding the plane seems pragmatic. https://www.engadget.com/2019/03/12/boeing-software-update-737-max
The government shutdown may have impacted the release of the bug fix for planes. Ethiopian Airlines crash came after US shutdown delayed Boeing 737 Max fixes
UK have followed, ... Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes grounded after Ethiopian crash: Live updates - CNN Nice little plane, I travelled about 10 times on it last year, but it does have a few problems on take off. Noise, turning.. I think if they didnt have good pilots, there could be more problems.
Just been an announcement.. USA have joined in on grounding the 737 max US grounds Boeing 737 Max planes, citing links between 2 fatal crashes
