European Union: The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) suspended all flight operations of all 737 MAX 8 and 9 aircraft in the EU.[3] Oman: Oman's Public Authority for Civil Aviation said in a statement it "is temporarily suspending operations of 737 MAX aircraft into and out of all Omani airports until further notice."[4] United Kingdom: the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) banned 737 MAX aircraft from operating in UK's airspace.[5] India: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) released a statement "DGCA has taken the decision to ground the 737 MAX aircraft immediately, pursuant to new inspections.[6] Turkey: Turkish Civil Aviation Authority suspended flights of 737 MAX 8 and 9 type aircraft being operated by Turkish companies in Turkey, and stated that they are also reviewing the possibility of closing the country's airspace for the same.[7] UAE: General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) banned the operation of all 737 MAX models in the UAE airspace.[8] Malaysia: The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia suspended all 737 MAX flying operations from and to Malaysia, including transiting flights.[9] United States: The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an affirmation of the continued airworthiness of the 737 MAX; major US-based 737 MAX operators Southwest Airlines and American Airlines also expressed confidence.[10] Canada: Minister of Transport Marc Garneau said it was premature to consider groundings and that, "If I had to fly somewhere on that type of aircraft today, I would."[11]