Boeing says it is close to completing a software upgrade to the anti-stall system on its 737 MAX jets which is suspected to be responsible for two recent deadly crashes. Boeing executives briefed about 200 pilots and airlines executives at its Seattle headquarters Wednesday, saying the new software has been extensively tested. He added that the company is "deeply affected by the tragic loss of life" in the crash of an Ethiopian 737 MAX 8 two weeks ago, killing 157. But it still may be a while before the grounded 737 MAX 8 is in the air again. The 737 family is a safe airplane family and the 737 MAX builds on that history of safety that we have seen for almost 50 years."

Source: Ethiopian News March 27, 2019 22:07 UTC