Boeing says it will slow production of 737 Max jets in wake of investigation into two deadly crashes. Boeing said that it will slow production of its prized 737 jet as it works on the software update it hopes will prevent the "Erroneous activation'' of a plane maneuvering system that contributed to two plane crashes that killed nearly 350 people. Source 9h.
Boeing says 737 Max software is fixed after 2 deadly crashes. Now it's up to the FAA. Boeing said Thursday that it has completed its software fix on the 737 Max, a key step toward getting the grounded jetliner back in the air. But the jet still faces tests and certification by the Federal Aviation Administration and other agencies around the world. Source 7h.
'Grossly insufficient': House report excoriates Boeing, FAA over mistakes that led to 737 Max crashes. A cascade of false assumptions, mismanagement, rushed deadlines, miscommunication and outright deception led to the failure to catch the design flaws that led to two deadly crashes of Boeing's now-grounded 737 Max jetliner, according to a congressional report released on Wednesday. Ref. USAToday.
Boeing 737 Max jet, grounded after 2 deadly crashes, is cleared by the FAA after changes are made. Boeing's 737 Max, the jetliner grounded for 20 months after two crashes killed 346 passengers and crew, was cleared to fly again after refitting improvements and pilot retraining by the Federal Aviation Administration. Critics say even with fixes, the twin-engine plane's design is inherently flawed and it shouldn't be allowed to fly. Ref. USAToday.