Boeing needs up to 3 months to fix latest 737 max problem

Boeing could take as long as 3 months to fix the latest software glitch on its 737 Max, discovered when a US govt pilot doing simulator tests experienced a lag in an emergency response because a computer chip was overwhelmed with data, people familiar with the matter said. The finding is what prompted Wednesday’s announcement by the FAA that it had detected a new safety issue on the plane, said a person familiar with the issue. The planemaker maintains that a software patch will be sufficient to address the issue. However, the FAA isn’t yet sure whether a more complex and expensive hardware fix will be required, said the person. Estimates for how long it will take to address the issue range from a few weeks to 3 months, the person said Thursday. <br/>