SINGAPORE: Boeing on Wednesday (Mar 27) announced plans to update the anti-stall system on the 737 MAX aircraft, which has been grounded in ...
that crashed in October, killing 189 passengers and crew, with some detecting similarities between the two accidents.In a call with media that offered an update on 737 MAX software and training, Boeing's vice-president of product and development for its commercial division, Mr Mike Sinnett, cited threeThe first will see the MCAS compare information from both the sensors that establish the"angle of attack" , a measurement that determines how close a plane is to stalling.
Thirdly, the MCAS can never command more stabiliser input than can be counteracted by the flight crew pulling back on the control yoke.“The software was put through hundreds of hours of analysis, laboratory testing, verification in a simulator and two test flights, including an in-flight certification test with Federal Aviation Administration representatives on board as observers,” said Boeing.
All 737 MAX pilots must complete the additional training prior to returning to flight, the company stated.The airframer said its next steps include engagement and feedback with customers and regulators. When asked by Channel NewsAsia if Boeing would be compensating airlines for loss of 737 MAX-related revenue or if incentives would be provided for new 737 MAX orders, Mr Sinnett declined to comment.
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