"FAA engineers and flight test pilots were involved in the MCAS operational evaluation flight test," the remarks read. Boeing has flown test flights of its 737 MAX to evaluate a fix for the system targeted as a potential cause of the crashes, two sources familiar with the matter said Tuesday. "FAA engineers and flight test pilots were involved in the MCAS operational evaluation flight test," the remarks read. Lawmakers could push the FAA to pledge rigorous oversight before allowing the 737 MAX to return to service. Scovel likely will be asked what he has learned so far in the Transportation Department's investigation into the FAA certification of the 737 MAX, which was requested by Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.

Source: Daily Nation March 27, 2019 03:33 UTC