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FAA on B-737 MAX software update

The US Authority in a short note

The US FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) in a short note communicated yesterday that it expects to "receive Boeing’s final package of its software enhancement over the coming weeks" for its approval. "These weeks are necessary for additional work that Boeing is making as the result of an ongoing review on the 737 MAX Flight Control System to ensure that Boeing has identified and appropriately a...

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Washington, Usa, 04/02/2019 14:19
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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