Boeing redesigning 737 Max flight controls to boost reliability

Boeing is redesigning the flight-control system of the grounded 737 Max to rely on data from both of the jetliner’s flight-control computers instead of just one, said a person familiar with the plans. The planemaker is still aiming to present a final software package to regulators by September, though the timeline could slip, said the person. The latest approach is more comprehensive than a software update Boeing has been preparing to address a system linked to 2 fatal crashes. Under the changes now being planned for the configuration, the flight-control system will read inputs and outputs from both of a jet’s computers for a range of sensors monitoring airspeed, altitude and the angle of the aircraft’s wings against the air stream. It will check for any disagreements in the sensor readings,. <br/>