Did Boeing know about the 737 MAX problem?

Did Boeing know about the 737 MAX problem?

Did Boeing know about Max problems before the crashes? There is evidence that it did. On Oct. 17, 2019, Boeing revealed text messages between two of the company’s top pilots sent in 2016, which indicated the company knew about problems with the MCAS system early on.

Why did Boeing stop making the 737 Max?

As the 737 MAX re-certification moved into 2020, Boeing suspended production from January to conserve cash and prioritize stored aircraft delivery. The 737 MAX program was Boeing’s largest source of profit.

Is Boeing 737 Max fixed?

FAA approves Boeing’s fix for 737 MAX electrical flaw, clearing the way for return to flight. Boeing won approval from the Federal Aviation Administration late Wednesday for the fix to the jet’s latest electrical problem affecting MAXs built since early 2019, the federal safety agency confirmed.

Will the Boeing 737 MAX be safe?

Is it safe now? By endorsement of the FAA, Boeing and its pilots, the 737 MAX has been determined as safe to fly. But safe pilots fly planes safely and part of being a safe pilot is being well-trained and well-informed as to the full functionality of an aircraft’s systems.

What’s wrong with the Boeing 737 MAX?

New York (CNN Business) Boeing announced a new problem with the troubled 737 Max — this time, the issue is with its electrical system. “Boeing has recommended to 16 customers that they address a potential electrical issue in a specific group of 737 Max airplanes prior to further operations,” the company said.

Can you fly the Boeing 737 MAX without new training?

In addition to the MCAS single-sensor design, in July 2014, Boeing decided that pilots experienced on earlier 737 models could fly the 737 MAX without new training on a simulator. Boeing made the same pledge to airline customers. 11 Boeing even offered to refund $1 million per plane if more training proved necessary.

Are there any problems with the Boeing 777X?

That aircraft also had a problem during safety tests in September 2019. Boeing now doesn’t plan to deliver the first 777X until late 2023. The 777 grounding after this weekend affected 69 planes that were in service with engines built by Pratt & Whitney.

What is MCAS software on the Boeing 737 MAX?

Rather than redesign the plane, Boeing chose to install MCAS, which it adapted from another aircraft. The idea was that MCAS software would enable the 737 MAX to emulate the handling characteristics of the 737NG model by pushing down the front of the plane when sensor readings indicated the nose was too high. Sounds good.