Is the Boeing 737NG still SAFE to fly?!

Is the Boeing 737NG a safe aircraft to fly and operate? There have been a lot of recent reports from Boeing regarding cracks in the pickle-forks, wire bundles out of order and other issues with the work-horse of the Boeing family but how bad is it actually? In this video I will go through the facts regarding the Boeing 737NG, why it was created and my personal experience of flying the type for the last 18 years.
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[tobiasknoll]

Finally a voice of reason! Thanks for putting some things in perspective! Keep up the good work. 👍

[reginolinvincent]

mentour you are excellent public relations for the airline industry as a whole and 737 in particular.

[stTz]

As long as one of those pesky surface-to-air missiles don’t get in the way, you should be okay in a 737NG.

[officialraybrown]

The day Iran shot down that 737, some people on Twitter actually thought it was a Boeing issue

[skecis]

This is amazing Mentor! So happy for you, you have come a long way.
Finally, you are sponsored by an actual airline! :)

[kollegahsterin]

As someone who recently discovered this channel and binge watched almost ALL the content, finally some fresh meat!!!

[WayneM]

Captain, I'm glad you mentioned flight sims at the end of your video. How about a video of a different kind explaining, using your own experience, just how realistic computerised "table top" flying really is? Are you looking forward to the new Microsoft Flight simulator, and have you been following all the hype being attached to it? Best Wishes, and a Happy & Safe New Year

[livingchrist]

Im disturbed by a documentary I saw a few years back about a group of boeing workers who blew the whistle about parts for the NG not being made correctly by contractors. Parts that were out of align were being hammered in place to make them fit, parts being made incorrectly with the full knowledge of the contractor. A contractor threatened a boeing worker during an inspection. These group of boeing workers were fired for making this public. I would like to know you opinion about this documentary. Ive posted in here on the last vid you made about the pickle fork cracks.

[PilotBlogDenys]

It is safe as long as it has the skilled and professional pilots in it's cockpit 💪

[PilotBlogDenys]

I like your analogy with old and robust Volvo car 😅, that is exactly what I feel flying B737.

[mikemontgomery]

The media blows things out of proportion? NEVER!

[miks]

The main reason for the success of the 737 series was being the first. The lack of proper competition allowed the creation of a good client base.
When the A320 series arrived, it was easier to stay with 737 upgraded versions. And although based on older technology, the NG was as fuel efficient and as fast as the Airbus offers.

[jeremyduncan]

I believe the 737 in all it’s variations has more flight time combined I believe than any other platform. I’d fly it.

[wolfsrule]

This was excellent timing for this video for me! I have 5 flights on the 737NGs in two weeks. With this I can still relax and enjoy my flights.

[SimonSNB]

16:35 Patxi magically turns into Molly

[matteolosardo]

Thank you for this video, Petter ;)
The 737NG is one of the most used passenger aircrafts, and I’m pretty sure that the great work of the engineers that built this aircraft combined with the professionalism of the flight crew, will keep this aircraft one of the safest on the market.

[JustSomeCanuck]

Yes, just not over Iran.

P.S. When did you find out your couch needed maintenance? ;)

[virginiaorganbuilder]

Your confidence in your airplane is great to hear! I do not hesitate to fly, and I am never worried or afraid. NPR's On Point episode this week was an outstanding interview with former Boeing engineers. It's scary and sad to hear what seems to be going on with Boeing's management, but I hope they can get past it.

[vaux_manvv]

I always look forward to mentour videos, hope to meet you one day in London

[boranakin]

Retiring the 757 was a horrible mistake :*( We miss you 757, climb higher baby, with your beautiful rb211's roaring ❤