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Boeing 737 MAX software re-engaged multiple times prior to crash; sources say
•The anti-stall software on the Boeing 737 MAX re-activated itself in spite of being turned off.
Boeing, FAA say more time needed to finish changes in flight-control system of troubled 737 Max
•Boeing is making changes in an automated system that is designed to prevent the plane's nose from rising, which can lead to a dangerous aerodynamic stall.
Ethiopian Airlines crash: Boeing invites pilots, regulators to briefing as company looks to return 737 MAX to service
•Lion Air managing director Daniel Putut said Boeing had informed the airline of the Wednesday meeting but it might not attend.
Indonesia's Garuda asks Boeing to cancel $6-billion 737 MAX order; considers other jets of plane maker
•Indonesian rival Lion Air has been reconsidering its orders since one of its 737 MAX jets crashed in October.
Boeing to make safety feature standard on troubled 737 Max jets, new equipment will alert pilots of faulty info from key sensors
•The equipment, which had been offered as an option, alerts pilots of faulty information from key sensors. It will now be included on every 737 Max as part of changes that Boeing is rushing to complete on the jets by early next week
Boeing 737 MAX to likely get upgraded software patch in the coming 10 days: Report
•Boeing has been working on a software upgrade for an anti-stall system and pilot displays.
Ethiopian Airlines, Lion Air plane crash: Anti-stalling system on Boeing's 737 Max 8 under scanner as countries ground aircraft
•Boeing has described the Max series as its fastest-selling family of planes, with more than 5,000 orders placed to date from about 100 customers.
Boeing 737 MAX planes: DGCA to soon issue safety instructions for domestic carriers
•Aviation regulator DGCA will soon issue additional safety instructions on Boeing 737 MAX planes for domestic airlines in the wake of the crash of an aircraft in Ethiopia that killed 157 people, a senior official said on Monday
China orders domestic airlines to ground all Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft after Ethiopian Airlines crash
•Noting the "similarities" between the two accidents, China's civil aviation administration said domestic airlines had until 6:00 pm local time to ground all 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
Indonesia's Lion Air flight crashes in Java Sea: Rescue teams find debris; no clarity on survivors yet
Fp Staff •Indonesia’s search and rescue agency confirmed the crash of Lion Air flight JT610, adding that it lost contact with ground officials 13 minutes after takeoff, and a tug boat leaving the capital’s port saw it fall.