Boeing's CEO explains why the company didn't tell 737 Max pilots about the software system that contributed to 2 fatal crashes

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Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg explained on Monday why Boeing didn't notify 737 Max pilots of the existence of MCAS.

The existence of MCAS only came to light following the crash of Lion Air Flight JT610 in late October.

In fact, the existence of MCAS only came to light following the crash of Lion Air Flight JT610 in late October. Muilenburg added,"We want the airplane to behave in the air similar to the previous generation of 737s. That's the preferred pilot feel for the airplane and MCAS is designed to provide those kinds of handling qualities at a high angle of attack."

 

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