Boeing previewed its software fix, cockpit alerts and new training for its 737 Max planes Wednesday, saying the changes improve safety.
Boeing previewed its software fix, cockpit alerts and additional pilot training for its 737 Max planes on Wednesday, saying the changes improve the safety of the aircraft which has been involved in two deadly crashes since October.
By the end of this week, Boeing plans to send the software updates and plan for enhanced pilot training to the Federal Aviation Administration for certification approval. The FAA's approval process has raised questions in the industry and is the subject of a Senate hearing Wednesday afternoon. Industry officials believe it could take the FAA up to two weeks to certify the changes.
Still, the FAA and other regulators around the world need to sign off on the safety of the 737 Max before they approve the planes to once again fly and carry passengers. Some analysts believe that will take a minimum of six weeks and up to 12 weeks before the grounded jets are airborne again.
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