“The 737 MAX 8 has heavier and more fuel-efficient engines than prior editions of the 737, a change which causes the aircraft to pitch upwards ever-so-slightly after takeoff.”
Then that’s the real problem that needs to be fixed, not the faulty software that was a band-aid for the problem.
Boeing can’t change that, it’s structural on the new Max airplanes. The bigger engine was designed for the Max series and the wing was relocated because of it. Max is a major redesign, these aren’t simply 737s with bigger engines.
” “The 737 MAX 8 has heavier and more fuel-efficient engines than prior editions of the 737, a change which causes the aircraft to pitch upwards ever-so-slightly after takeoff.”
Then that’s the real problem that needs to be fixed, not the faulty software that was a band-aid for the problem.”
Bingo. Then you don’t need the stupid software fix.