donald Trump’s newly launched “board of peace” already has a logo – and perceptive eyes have noted its close resemblance to the United Nations emblem, except reworked in Trump fashion: all in gold, and focused squarely on the US.
Launched this week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the initiative was first endorsed back in November by the UN security council, on the understanding that it would focus on brokering a ceasefire in Gaza. As then, though, Trump has positioned it as a global body tasked wiht resolving international conflicts of all stripes, and to be chaired by Trump himself, in what appears to be part of the administration’s latest effort to reshape the postwar global order.
Several European countries have said that they will not join the board, some expressing concerns that the initiative could seek to sideline or replace the UN.
Speaking in Davos on Wednesday, trump suggested that the “board of peace”, which requires countries to pay $1bn in cash to become a permanent member, would “work with” the UN to end global conflict.
Boeing 737 MAX Grounding and recertification
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The Boeing 737 MAX was grounded worldwide in march 2019 following two fatal crashes, and resumed commercial service in the United States in December 2020 after software updates and enhanced pilot training were implemented. As of January 23, 2026, the 737 MAX continues to operate globally with ongoing scrutiny from aviation regulators.
The Crashes and Initial Grounding
The crashes of Lion Air Flight 610 on October 29, 2018, and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 on March 10, 2019, resulted in the deaths of 346 people. Investigations revealed a common link: a faulty Maneuvering Characteristics augmentation System (MCAS) that repeatedly forced the aircraft’s nose down,overwhelming pilots. Following the second crash, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded the 737 MAX on March 13, 2019. FAA Grounding Order
Software Updates and Regulatory Review
Boeing developed software updates to address the MCAS issues, including redundant sensors and limiting the system’s authority. these updates underwent extensive review by the FAA and other international aviation authorities. The FAA conducted a extensive review of Boeing’s safety assessment processes. Department of Transportation Report on Boeing 737 MAX. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) also independently validated the software fixes. EASA Boeing 737 MAX Information
Recertification and Return to Service
The FAA lifted the grounding order on December 17, 2020, after Boeing completed the required software updates and pilot training. FAA Ungrounds 737 MAX. American Airlines was the first U.S. carrier to resume 737 MAX flights on December 29, 2020. However,the recertification process varied internationally,with some countries lifting restrictions sooner than others.
Ongoing Scrutiny and Recent Developments (as of January 23, 2026)
As of January 23, 2026, the Boeing 737 MAX continues to be a subject of ongoing scrutiny. In January 2024, the FAA announced a comprehensive inspection of 737 MAX aircraft following a mid-air incident involving a door plug on Alaska airlines Flight 1282. FAA Inspection Order. This inspection led to the temporary grounding of 171 aircraft worldwide for further checks. Boeing has faced increased pressure from regulators and lawmakers to improve its quality control processes. On January 18, 2026, Boeing announced a restructuring of its engineering and quality departments, appointing a new Chief Aerospace Safety Officer reporting directly to the CEO. Boeing Press Release – Leadership Changes. There have been no further grounding orders issued as of this date, but the FAA continues to monitor the 737 MAX fleet closely.
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): FAA Website
- Boeing: Boeing Website
- Ethiopian Airlines: ethiopian Airlines Website
- Lion Air: Lion Air Website
- European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA): EASA Website
