After two deadly crashes that killed hundreds of people, Boeing is facing scrutiny over its 737 MAX 8 aircraft. An 18-month investigation by a US House panel blasted Boeing and the United States Federal Aviation Administration over the 737 MAX which has been grounded since March 2019 after two fatal crashes killed 346 people. The report criticised Boeing for withholding “crucial information from the FAA, its customers, and 737 MAX pilots” including “concealing the very existence of MCAS from 737 MAX pilots”. Boeing did not disclose the existence of MCAS in crew manuals and sought to convince regulators not to require more expensive simulator training for MAX pilots. They have suggested Boeing was motivated to cut costs and move quickly to get the 737 MAX to market.

Source: Ethiopian News September 17, 2020 08:37 UTC