Boeing to present 737 Max modifications after air tragedies

Boeing intends to meet with customers and regulators this week to explain its intention to restart its 737 Max, after the plane's ban after two fatalities in less than five months. The aircraft manufacturer has invited more than 200 pilots, technical managers and regulators to a briefing Wednesday in Renton (Washington)., reported Monday in a statement sent by email. The company added that it had met Saturday with US and foreign customers.

Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States they were subject to 737 Max certification review after the crash of a flight of Ethiopian Airlines and another of Lion Air in October The past will raise concerns about an automated aircraft safety system. US air safety regulators are inclined to approve Boeing's changes to 737 Max's software and pilot training, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people close to the case.

American Airlines Will Extend Flight Cancellations From Its 737 Max Device Until April 24, pending information from US authorities on the date of resumption of service, according to a statement posted on the airline's website. This will involve the cancellation of about 90 daily flights, he explained. According to the newspaper, the changes made to the aircraft software will make its automated jam prevention function less invasive and more controllable. The training will focus on information about when the system is activated and how to disable it, according to the report.