WASHINGTON / SEATTLE The US Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it is proposing to require four key design and operational changes to the Boeing Co 737 MAX to address the safety concerns seen in two fatal crashes that led to the launch of airplane land in March 2019.
The agency is issuing a proposed airworthiness directive to require updated flight control software, revised display processing software to generate alerts, a review of certain flight crew operating procedures, and route changes for some flight packages. cabling.
While the measures align with those expected by Boeing and aerospace analysts for months, the announcement comes after a series of delays and sets in motion the final sequence of events that could lead the FAA to lift a landing order in the plane later this year.
There are still a number of hurdles, including gathering public comment on the changes for 45 days and completing a new set of pilot training procedures. Transport Canada and EASA Europe have their own concerns.
Given the remaining work, it remains unclear whether flights from the US will resume before the end of the year. [nL3N2F03DB]
Boeing shares closed 2.7% higher on Monday, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose nearly 1%.
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