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Boeing Announces Changes To 737 Max Fleet

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Business Insider reports Boeing announced Wednesday its plans to fix its 737 Max model. On Wednesday, the company unveiled a software fix and updated training procedures for the 737 Max. The 737 Max fleet was grounded globally after two fatal crashes in four months. "We're working with customers and regulators around the world to restore faith in our industry and also to reaffirm our commitment to safety and to earning the trust of the flying public." Mike Sinnett, Boeing's vice president of product strategy and development The majority of the software update is dedicated to the 737 Max's Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS). Boeing said the updated software will "provide additional layers of protection if the AOA sensors provide erroneous data." The software went through two test flights, one of which included an in-flight certification test with Federal Aviation Administration observers. Boeing will also change the pilot training process to add increased focus on MCAS functionality, related crew procedures, and the software changes.

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