House passes bill to reform plane certification process after two Boeing 737 Max crashes

The 737 Max has been grounded since March 2019 but the FAA is set on Wednesday to approve the plane’s return to service after a lengthy review, new software safeguards and training upgrades. The House bill, approved on a voice vote, requires an expert panel to evaluate Boeing’s safety culture and to recommend improvements. It also mandates that aircraft manufacturers adopt safety management systems and complete system safety assessments for significant design changes.