A new flaw has been discovered in the computer system for the Boeing 737 Max that could push the plane downward, two sources say. It's an issue that is expected to further delay the aircraft's return to service, they added
A series of simulator flights to test new software developed by Boeing revealed the flaw, according to one of the sources.737 Max pilot sues Boeing for career damage, 'severe emotional and mental stress'The latest versions of Boeing's popular jet were grounded in March after two crashes -- Lion Air flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 -- that killed 346 people.
We are working closely with the FAA to safely return the MAX to service," Boeing said in a statement. The sources say Boeing engineers are trying to determine if the microprocessor issue can be fixed by reprogramming software or if replacing the physical microprocessors on each 737 Max aircraft may be required.An FAA spokesperson would not confirm the specific issue, but told CNN that"the FAA's process is designed to discover and highlight potential risks.
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