regulationSimple FlyingAug 1, 20261 min read
Why Airlines Cannot Update The 787's Core Software Without Boeing's Direct Involvement

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The 787's core software is part of its FAA type certificate. When a bug appears, airlines cannot patch it themselves. Here is why.
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