WASHINGTON - Boeing Co will mandate a previously optional cockpit warning light as part of a forthcoming software update to the 737 MAX fleet that was grounded in the wake of two fatal crashes, two officials briefed on the matter said Thursday.
Boeing previously offered the AOA DISAGREE alert, which warns pilots when the “angle of attack” readings do not match, but it was not required by regulators. Boeing will now retrofit older planes with the light that did not initially receive it, the officials said. Boeing did not immediately comment Thursday.
Federal prosecutors, the Transportation Department’s inspector general and U.S. lawmakers are investigating the Federal Aviation Administration’s certification of the 737 MAX. Indonesia’s Lion Air did not install the warning light. Lion Air Fight 610 crashed in October minutes after takeoff, killing all 189 onboard. The company told Reuters in November it did not install it because it was not required.
Mandate, yeah, because Boeing has SO MANY options to choose from here.
So problem solved.
It is all about the fundamental design of the 737Max8 aircraft - a flawed design which require special software to prevent stalling. The remedy is dependent on the sensors working perfectly, worse - it also took away the pilot's prerogative. A warning light won't do it.
And maybe ALL safety features should come standard on an airplane just spitballing here🤔
A little late don’t you think 🤔
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