Boeing unveils fix to flight system after deadly crashesBoeing employees work on a 737 MAX jet at the company's factory in Renton, Washington -- the aviation giant has unveiled a fix to the software system of the jet, which has suffered two deadly crashes in recent months. In the nation's capital, the head of the US air safety agency faced harsh questions from senators over its relationship with and oversight of Boeing. Ahead of the tough questioning, the company launched a campaign to convince the flying public that it is addressing the issues with the 737 MAX, including a fix to the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS) implicated in the deadly crashes. The company also is revising pilot training, including for those already certified on the 737, to provide "enhanced understanding of the 737 MAX" flight system and crew procedures. But a Boeing official countered that wholesale changes were not needed, saying: "In general, the process has worked."

Source: Standard Digital March 28, 2019 11:15 UTC