Trump Links Greenland Threat to Nobel Snub
- The Boeing 737 MAX, once a cornerstone of many airlines' fleets, was grounded worldwide in March 2019 following two fatal crashes.
- The Boeing 737 MAX was grounded globally after two crashes - Lion Air Flight 610 on October 29, 2018, and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 on March 10, 2019...
- MCAS was designed to automatically push the nose of the aircraft down if it detected a stall, but it relied on input from a single angle-of-attack sensor.
U.S. President Donald Trump linked his drive to take control of Greenland to his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize, saying he no longer thought “purely of Peace” as the row over the island on Monday threatened to reignite a trade war with Europe.
Trump has intensified his push to wrest sovereignty over Greenland from fellow NATO member Denmark, threatening punitive tariffs on countries which stand in his way and prompting the european union to weigh hitting back with its own measures.
The dispute is threatening to upend the NATO alliance that has underpinned Western security for decades and which was already under strain over the war in Ukraine and trump’s refusal to protect allies which do not spend enough on defence.
Canada plans to send soldiers to Greenland as show of NATO solidarity with Denmark,officials say
It has also plunged trade relations between the EU and the U.S., the bloc’s biggest export market, into renewed uncertainty after the two sides painstakingly reached a trade deal last year in response to Trump’s swingeing tariffs.
In a written message to Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere that was seen by Reuters, Trump said: “Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace, although it will always be predominant, but can now think about what is good and proper for the United States of America.”
The Norwegian Nobel Committee annoyed Trump by awarding the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize not to him but to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.she gave her medal last week to Trump during a White house meeting, though the Nobel Committee said the prize cannot be transferred, shared or revoked.“`html
Boeing 737 MAX: A Timeline of Grounding and Return to Service
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The Boeing 737 MAX, once a cornerstone of many airlines’ fleets, was grounded worldwide in March 2019 following two fatal crashes. After nearly two years of scrutiny, software updates, and pilot training revisions, the aircraft has been recertified to fly, but the process and its aftermath continue to be closely monitored. As of January 19, 2026, the 737 MAX is operating commercially, though lingering concerns and ongoing investigations remain.
the Initial Grounding (2019)
The Boeing 737 MAX was grounded globally after two crashes – Lion Air Flight 610 on October 29, 2018, and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 on March 10, 2019 – resulted in the deaths of 346 peopel. Both crashes were linked to a faulty Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS).
MCAS was designed to automatically push the nose of the aircraft down if it detected a stall, but it relied on input from a single angle-of-attack sensor. In both crashes, a faulty sensor triggered MCAS, and pilots struggled to regain control. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) preliminary report detailed the sequence of events leading to the Ethiopian Airlines crash, highlighting the role of MCAS.
On March 13, 2019, the Federal Aviation Management (FAA) issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive grounding all Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in the United States.
The Recertification Process (2019-2020)
Boeing worked to develop software updates to address the MCAS issues. These updates included making MCAS rely on two angle-of-attack sensors, limiting its authority, and providing pilots with an indicator light to alert them when MCAS is active. The FAA conducted a rigorous review of the software and the overall 737 MAX design.
The process was heavily criticized for being too slow and for the FAA’s close relationship with boeing. A report by the House Transportation and infrastructure Committee found that Boeing and the FAA had a “culture of concealment” that contributed to the crashes. the report detailed failures in the certification process and a lack of openness.
On November 18, 2020, the FAA lifted the grounding order, clearing the way for the 737 MAX to return to service. Though,the order required airlines to implement the software updates,pilot training,and maintenance inspections.
Return to Service and Ongoing Concerns (2021-2026)
Following the FAA’s recertification, airlines began gradually returning the 737 MAX to their fleets. American Airlines was the first U.S. carrier to resume 737 MAX flights in December 2020. Though, public confidence in the aircraft remained low.
As of January 19, 2026, the Boeing 737 MAX is operating commercially worldwide. Boeing’s performance data shows a significant increase in 737 MAX flight hours and passenger numbers since 2021. However, the Department of justice reached a $2.5 billion settlement with Boeing in January 2021 related to the 737 MAX crashes, acknowledging Boeing’s criminal conspiracy to defraud the FAA.
Ongoing investigations continue to examine the circumstances surrounding