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…

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…

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…