Boeing Co on Thursday released hundreds of internal messages that contained hars...
WASHINGTON - Boeing Co on Thursday released hundreds of internal messages that contained harshly critical comments about the development of the 737 MAX, including one that said the plane was “designed by clowns who in turn are supervised by monkeys”.
The plane maker just this week changed tack, saying it would recommend pilots do simulator training before they resume flying the 737 MAX - a major shift from its longheld position that computer-based training was sufficient as the plane was similar to its predecessor the 737 NG. Boeing said the communications “do not reflect the company we are and need to be, and they are completely unacceptable”.The disclosure, which Boeing said was in the interest of transparency with the FAA, prompted renewed outrage from U.S. lawmakers and puts more pressure on Boeing’s new CEO David Calhoun to overhaul the company’s culture when he takes the reins on Monday.
Boeing said on Thursday it is confident “all of Boeing’s MAX simulators are functioning effectively” after repeated testing of simulators since the messages were written. Before the grounding, pilot training on the differences consisted of a one-hour lesson on an iPad and no time in the simulator, according to the union representing pilots at American Airlines.
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