The changes would give pilots more control and make it less likely that faulty data can set off a reaction, two issues at the center of investigations into two crashes.
Tag: Federal Aviation Administration
Boeing and F.A.A. Hearings: Questions Focus on 737 Certification
While congressional hearings examined Boeing’s cozy relationship with regulators, the company said it was close to completing a software fix for the 737 Max models.
Ethiopian Airlines Had a Max 8 Simulator, but Pilot on Doomed Flight Didn’t Receive Training On It
While Ethiopian Airlines was among the first to install the Boeing 737 Max 8 simulator, the captain of Flight 302 had not trained on the simulator.
Ethiopian Airlines Installed Max 8 Simulator, but Pilot on Doomed Flight Didn’t Get Training
While Ethiopian Airlines was among the first to install the Boeing 737 Max 8 simulator, the captain of Flight 302 had not trained on the simulator.
New Evidence in Ethiopian 737 Crash Points to Connection to Earlier Disaster
A piece of equipment found at the crash site suggests that the jet may have had a problem with a new flight-control system that is also suspected in the Lion Air crash.
Boeing 737 Max Hit Trouble Right Away, Pilot’s Tense Radio Messages Show
“Break break, request back to home,” the captain of the ill-fated Ethiopian Airlines flight radioed air traffic controllers minutes after taking off.
A Worry for Some Pilots: Their Hands-On Flying Skills Are Lacking
Automation has helped create one of the safest stretches in aviation history. But some pilots fear they are relying too much on autopilot.
A Simple Guide to the Aftermath of the Ethiopian Plane Crash
The crash of a Boeing 737 Max 8 has led much of the world to ground the popular plane and raised urgent questions about its safety.
Answers to Your Questions About the Boeing 737 Max 8
After the Ethiopian Airlines crash on Sunday, we asked readers to send us their questions about the type of plane that was involved.
Some Boeing 737s Are Being Grounded. Here’s What That Means.
Regulators are typically hesitant to ground entire fleets of planes. What tips the balance toward doing it?