'We’re making clear and steady progress and are confident that the 737 Max with updated MCAS software will be one of the safest airplanes ever to fly.'
In a statement released on Thursday, Boeing said it had flown the 737 Max with the updated software for more than 360 hours on 207 flights.
The plane manufacturer said it would provide additional information to the Federal Aviation Administration on how pilots interact with the airplane controls and displays in different flight scenarios.Company CEO Dennis Muilenburg said they had completed all the engineering test flights for the software update and were preparing for the final certification flight.
“We’re committed to providing the FAA and global regulators all the information they need, and to getting it right.
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