Aftermath of the Grounded Boeing 737 Max Continues

The aftermath of Boeing’s grounding of the 737 max continues to fall apart as the investigation continues after two fatal crashes.  In previous reports, we learned that pilots were not well equipped to handle the warnings that can come from inside the cockpit.  Flashing lights and multiple sounds can slow down a pilot, though the simulator tests didn’t have this issue.  Now we are learning that a pilot had serious concerns about the system in the 737 Max and even bringing it to the attention of Boeing, the system in which was the cause of the two fatal crashes.

In recently released messages, the pilot was worried about the flight control system and had unknowingly lied to the Federal Aviation Administration officials.  The system, called the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System, or MCAS, was a software that was added to the 737 Max to make them fly similar to previous versions of the 737.  Many pilots were not aware that the software was in place, until after the first crash.

Boeing is continuing to comply and assist in the investigation.  The grounding on one of the most profitable planes for Boeing has caused its stock to dip significantly.  Boeing’s latest reports show the grounding has lost over $3 billion in the second quarter.  Not only is the loss of millions of dollars for Boeing, the grounding has created a loss for its suppliers as well.