Boeing's Redundant Design Helps FlyDubai Jetliner Survive Near-Disaster
A recent near-disaster on a FlyDubai flight has garnered attention for its dramatic cockpit battle between two pilots. The Boeing Co. 737 Max jetliner plummeted almost vertically at one point, but ultimately made a safe landing in Saudi Arabia.
Despite the breakneck maneuvers that seemed to damage some parts of the aircraft, investigators attribute the survival of the plane and its occupants to layers of redundancy in aviation. A test pilot interviewed for the story suggests that Boeing's design may have played a crucial role in averting disaster.
The incident has drawn praise from US President Donald Trump, who commended Boeing's design online. However, investigations are still ongoing to determine the facts surrounding the near-catastrophic event.