Comments by "Hugh Jorgan" (@HughJorgan1) on "Boeing, 737 Max Win Big at Paris Air Show" video.

I always like when logic and smart business wins out over unreasonable fear and alarmist rhetoric. The tragedies are behind us. I'll have no problem flying the Max.
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@parker2793 ..Good points, and I agree many mistakes were made. That said, I've flown Boeing planes hundreds of times. And I flew the Max many times before it was grounded. As you point out, it's reasonable to expect the safety issues have been properly addressed. We still drive cars/trucks that have had catastrophic mechanical failures resulting in deaths and recalls. This situation is no different.
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@parker2793 ..I agree the deaths were tragic and it's unimaginable to think of the terror. In terms of comparisons, we could also look at issues Airbus has had, some of which resulted in crashes and many deaths. When I fly Airbus these days, I trust the issues that led to previous crashes won't occur. Just like I hope that Prius coming at me on the freeway won't have its gas pedal jam. And just like I trust the Max won't have the same issues that caused the crashes.
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@burnamm7127 ..No one will force you to fly on the Max. There's plenty of options out there. Personally, I'll have no problem. And I'll probably have more options on airlines, price and flight-times than you. Again, it's your choice.
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@1chish ..Google "Airbus Crashes". Pick your source, and go from there. While you're at it, you'll learn there's many other plane manufacturers who've had major failures resulting in deaths, yet are still flying the same models of planes. As I said, I agree Boeing made mistakes and people died tragically. But it's time to move on.
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@1chish ..Firstly, I never said Airbus has had crashes "like the Max". I simply pointed out there's been issues that led to crashes and fatalities. I encourage you to read comments thoroughly. Secondly, I always prefer people Google and pick their own sources of information. This prevents being accused of confirmation bias. But since you're unwilling to take 10 seconds, why don't you start with the following link, and go from there. And sorry to tell you, but facts contradict your claim on Airbus. Of particular note is the Egyptair 804 crash investigation, including the ACARS messages. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_accidents_and_incidents_involving_the_Airbus_A320_family
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@1chish ..Nice try, but the "debate" (which you raised, btw) was regarding the issues Airbus has had that led to crashes and fatalities. You're attempting to shift the discussion to overall safety statistics. Such a misdirection indicates you're unable to refute my point. It's ok to admit when you're wrong...I do it all the time. As well, had you looked beyond the first paragraph into the list of crashes, you'd find many cases of the pilots "fighting the airplane" and/ or misinterpreting sensors and information prior to the crash. Sound familiar? And had you done your own research (instead of getting others to provide links) you'd find some concerning issues with a few Airbus crashes beyond pilot error, bad weather, etc. Particularly Air France 447 essentially falling out of the sky, killing over 200. That said, I didn't want to get off on a discussion on Airbus. I simply used it as ONE example of technical/engineering issues with cars, trucks, airplanes where crashes and fatalities have occurred, yet the same model is still in use. On another topic, I think we should be very skeptical of results of crash investigations. Companies like Boeing and Airbus spend $millions on lawyers and their own investigations to ensure final reports by "independent" bodies don't use wording or make conclusions that coould tarnish their reputation or consumer confidence. Or set them up for massive payouts to victims for negligence. I can bottom line this chat. I agree Airbus is an excellent and very safe airplane. I will fly it confidently. Just like I will have no problem flying the Max.
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