Japan bans Boeing 737 MAX jets after deadly Ethiopia crash

The transport ministry said Thursday it has banned Boeing Co.'s 737 MAX series aircraft from flying to and from Japan following the deadly crash of an Ethiopian Airlines plane.Following the decision on Wednesday to ground the aircraft in the United States where Boeing is based, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism notified airlines it will not allow 737 MAX 8 and 9 jets to fly into or out of airports in Japan.The move sees Japan follow about 40 other countries in taking similar step after an Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX 8 plane crashed shortly after takeoff on Sunday, k…READ FULL ARTICLE