The FAA pilot categorized it as catastrophic, which means it could result in a crash. “FAA test pilots, Boeing gave them data about this chip and then the FAA test pilot felt that the plane did not respond properly,” DeFazio said, relaying the contents of the discussion. “Then the FAA test pilot simulated a problem with the chip or the software,” DeFazio said. She now estimates Boeing will deliver 236 of the 737 Max this year, down from a previous forecast of 362 of the aircraft. Before it can do so, it has to conduct a final test flight with FAA pilots.

Source: National Post June 28, 2019 13:56 UTC