US to charge ex-Boeing pilot over 737 MAX crashes: reportBoeing's 737 MAX was grounded for 20 months following two deadly crashes that killed hundredsNEW YORK - Federal prosecutors are preparing to indict a former Boeing test pilot suspected of misleading aviation regulators over the safety issues blamed for two fatal 737 MAX crashes, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. The 737 MAX was formally certified in March 2017, but was grounded worldwide for 20 months following two crashes in October 2018 and March 2019 that killed 346 people. The MAX was allowed to fly again at the end of 2020, once the MCAS software was modified. Boeing has acknowledged its responsibility in misleading regulators and agreed to pay more than $2.5 billion dollars to settle certain lawsuits. The Wall Street Journal said it was not clear what charges Forkner would face.

Source: Bangkok Post September 17, 2021 06:47 UTC