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737 MAX

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 7, 2018
Boeing close to issuing safety warning on 737 Max following crash off Indonesia
Boeing Co. is preparing to send a bulletin to operators of its new 737 Max models warning that erroneous readings from a flight-monitoring system can cause the planes to aggressively dive, said a person familiar with the matter.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 6, 2018
Crashed Lion Air jetliner had faulty airspeed readings on final four flights: black box
The Lion Air plane that crashed in the Java Sea last week had faulty airspeed readings during its last four flights and Indonesian investigators called on plane-maker Boeing Co. and U.S. authorities to ensure there aren't fleet-wide issues.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 1, 2018
Doomed Lion Air jet's airspeed failure on earlier flight may point to pitot tube issues
The Lion Air jet that crashed into the Java Sea off Indonesia earlier this week had experienced problems with the sensors used to calculate altitude and speed on its previous flight, an issue that could help explain why the plane dove into the water.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 30, 2018
Lion Air jet made erratic altitude changes before final fatal plunge hit 350 mph: transmitted data
Investigators are beginning the grim task of determining why a brand-new Boeing Co. 737 Max jet flown by Indonesia's Lion Air plunged into the Java Sea minutes after takeoff, killing all 189 people on board.

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