President Trump and Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg spoke by telephone, following Trump's tweet about how flying has become too complicated, sources say
Muilenburg has talked to Trump frequently and appeared alongside him several times during the first two years of his presidency."Airplanes are becoming far too complex to fly. Pilots are no longer needed, but rather computer scientists from MIT. I see it all the time in many products. Always seeking to go one unnecessary step further, when often old and simpler is far better," Trump tweeted.
The crashes have raised questions about the role of a new software system installed on the plane, but investigators have yet to reach a conclusion about the cause.Read MoreThe officials did not share details of their conversation, but both confirmed the call to CNN. Later, a Boeing spokesman said Muilenburg"reiterated to the President our position that the MAX aircraft is safe.
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