Boeing 737 MAX design

What is the current status regarding return of the Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft to service?

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September 08, 2020

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Here we review the current situation regarding “when will the Max Return to Service”. Introduction Harmony among the main aviation regulators has been bittersweet, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has rightly agreed with major aviation regulators that Boeing must address the specific issues raised with the flight control system of the 737 MAX. FAA Considerations…

What is MCAS? Considering the return of the Boeing 737 MAX to service

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September 03, 2020

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AETS-Sofema provides a status overview regarding the Manoeuvring Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS) system. Introduction – What does MCAS do? The 737 MAX was designed to handle and feel the same to the pilot as the 737 NG. Without the MCAS function, in some small areas of the flight envelope: When approaching a stall and during…

The return of the Boeing 737 MAX to service

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September 01, 2020

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Introduction On the 3rd of August 2020 almost 17 months after issuing an Emergency Order of Prohibition against the operation of the Boeing 737-8/-9, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Preliminary Summary of the Review of the Boeing 737 MAX. FAA Approval of the Boeing 737 MAX The FAA preliminarily determined that Boeing’s proposed changes…