Trump praises Boeing 737 MAX after jet survives dramatic plunge during attack
President Donald Trump praised Boeing and the design of the 737 MAX after a FlyDubai aircraft survived a nearly 14,000-foot plunge caused by a violent cockpit attack. Trump described Boeing as "genius" and stated that the company produces the finest commercial airplanes. The emergency occurred after a co-pilot stabbed the captain, and Trump noted that a fan of the show Air Disasters helped save the plane. The aircraft suffered significant damage during the descent, including the loss of a large section of its rudder.
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- ✓ A FlyDubai Boeing 737 MAX survived a plunge of nearly 14,000 feet during a cockpit attack.
- ✓ President Donald Trump praised Boeing and the design of the 737 MAX following the incident.
- ✓ A co-pilot stabbed the captain during the flight.
- ✓ A large section of the 737 MAX rudder was ripped away during the extreme descent.
What changed
President Trump praised the 737 MAX design following a FlyDubai cockpit attack and subsequent 14,000-foot plunge.
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Trump praises Boeing 737 MAX after FlyDubai jet survives 14,000-foot plunge
President Donald Trump praised Boeing and the design of the 737 MAX after a FlyDubai aircraft survived a nearly 14,000-foot plunge caused by a violent cockpit attack. Trump described Boeing as "genius" and stated that the company produces the finest commercial airplanes. The emergency occurred after a co-pilot stabbed the captain, and Trump noted that a fan of the show Air Disasters helped save the plane. The aircraft suffered significant damage during the descent, including the loss of a large section of its rudder.
Why it matters
The 737 MAX has previously faced intense scrutiny over safety and design. Trump had once referred to the aircraft as the "worst looking" plane, making his current praise a notable shift in rhetoric.
What is confirmed
- A FlyDubai Boeing 737 MAX survived a plunge of nearly 14,000 feet during a cockpit attack.
- President Donald Trump praised Boeing and the design of the 737 MAX following the incident.
- A co-pilot stabbed the captain during the flight.
- A large section of the 737 MAX rudder was ripped away during the extreme descent.
Still unconfirmed
- A fan of the show Air Disasters helped save the plane.
- Trump described Boeing as genius.
- Trump stated the finest commercial airplanes are Boeing's.
What to watch next
- Official investigation report into the FlyDubai cockpit attack
- Boeing's formal response to the aircraft's structural failure during descent
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