Changes to Flight Software on 737 Max Escaped F.A.A. Scrutiny - NY Times

The March crash in Ethiopia and an earlier one in Indonesia have broadly raised concerns about the agency’s ability to push back against the industry or root out flaws. “The more we know, the more we realize what we don’t know,” said John Cox, an aviation safety consultant and a former 737 pilot. After the agency’s initial safety review, Boeing decided to quadruple the power of the anti-stall system, which could push down the plane’s nose. The company also expanded the use of the software, known… (www.nytimes.com) More...