Originally Posted by
yoko1
It's probably because APA secretly recorded a private meeting with Boeing officials a few months back and then gave excerpts to a local newspaper.
The excerpts that imply Boeing is not exactly honest/trustworthy?
APA is not a small group and a very good chance they would be gifted as much time as they want in one of the very few 737 MAX simulators in the world.
There are rumours that the simulators on the NG & MAX under-simulate in elevator trim area, so better work with your enemy than start a war when your wounded.
It would be reasonable to assume that the recorded private meeting with Boeing was also presented to the FAA - question is when was it presented to the FAA?
Before or after subpoena. With the number of copy's and transcripts of that meeting now in circulation, I expect it will be pretty public soon.