CLOSE An aviation analyst says the FAA was too slow to ground Boeing 737 Max aircraft in the U.S. following the second of two fatal crashes. (March 14) APThe FAA expects to receive the final package for Boeing's software improvements on the 737 Max aircraft in "coming weeks," the agency said Monday – but will not approve the fixes for installation until a "rigorous" review. Opinion: Grounded Boeing 737 Max also grounds FAA reputationThird pilot: Jump-seat pilot reportedly saved Boeing Max jet one day before Lion Air crash"Time is needed for additional work by Boeing as a result of the ongoing review of the 737 Max Flight Control System to ensure that Boeing has identified and appropriately addressed all pertinent issues," the FAA statement said. The FAA statement also comes as an initial report on the Ethiopian crash was expected within days. The Max aircraft have been grounded around the world since mid-March and the FAA has been under fire for acting too slowly in parking the planes.

Source: Ethiopian News April 01, 2019 21:49 UTC