>The MCAS system reads the 737 MAX’s angle of attack (the angle of the plane’s nose) through a nose-mounted sensor. If the nose drifts too far upward, it manipulates the tail to keep the plane level and avoid a stall. However, investigators and Boeing whistleblowers claim that the sensors can deliver false readings, and the system can overcompensate, throwing the aircraft into a dive.

It appears that Boeing commissioned the defective aircraft in a hurry being concerned more with profit than the safety of passengers. Their actions speak of gross negligence bordering on recklessness.

>In addition, two critical safety features that could have warned pilots of an impending dive were sold as optional extras by the manufacturer. One of these – a warning light – will now be fitted as standard.

Critical safety features sold as optional extras? Am I reading it right?