Regulatory-Fraud

Boeing Delivers First 737 MAX Despite Internal Safety Concerns About MCAS

2017-05-16 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

Boeing delivered its first 737 MAX 8 aircraft to Malaysian carrier Malindo Air on May 16, 2017, entering revenue service on May 22. The delivery occurred despite internal Boeing communications showing employees knew the aircraft had serious safety problems, including design flaws in the MCAS system …

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Boeing Obtains FAA Approval to Conceal MCAS System from Pilot Manuals and Training

2016-11-01 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 10/10

Boeing obtained FAA approval to exclude the MCAS (Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System) from pilot manuals, flight crew operations manuals, and all pilot training materials for the 737 MAX. This deliberate concealment meant that pilots flying the aircraft had no knowledge that a powerful …

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