FAA chief to personally test Max 737 software update
The new FAA administrator will jump in the pilot’s seat himself to test the latest Boeing 737 Max software fix.
Steve Dickson, a former Delta executive and pilot will see for himself by conducting simulator tests before the planes are cleared to fly again.
The Max has been grounded for more than six months since two fatal crashes.
"I’m taking a look at how we got to this point and what parts of the process are working as intended," Dickson said.
Dickson said he will only sign off the Max as safe to fly again when he is completely satisfied and pilots are fully confident about updates to the flight control system both in the US and globally.
As for a timeline for recertification, Dickson expects it to be ready by the year-end but it could be ‘beyond that’ he said.
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