Boeing should fix and rebrand its grounded jetliner, says Donald Trump
US president weighs in with advice for aircraft maker seeking to restore trust in its 737 MAX
Washington — US President Donald Trump has urged Boeing to fix and rebrand its 737 MAX jetliner following two fatal crashes, as regulators worldwide continue to work with the planemaker to review its grounded best-selling aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration has been meeting major airlines and convened a joint review with aviation regulators from other countries, while federal prosecutors, the US department of transportation inspector-general’s office and a blue-ribbon panel are reviewing the plane’s certification. In an early-morning post on Twitter, Trump, who owned the Trump Shuttle airline from 1989 to 1992 and is an aviation enthusiast, weighed in with his own advice. “What do I know about branding, maybe nothing (but I did become president!), but if I were Boeing, I would fix the Boeing 737 MAX, add some additional great features, & rebrand the plane with a new name. No product has suffered like this one. But again, what the hell do I know?” he tweeted. The plane’s g...
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