Originally Posted by
Kerosene Kraut
Let's assume the MAX would need a different type certificate in the future. What would this mean in real life for return into service? How fast would new flight simulators be available? How long would it take about altogether?
Not sure how long it would take - but I lost a family of friends in a aircraft crash many years ago - tears still flow today.
Question is why are there only 4 simulators for the MAX at 2 customer locations? = another bad decision based on very bad certification (allegedly) or many simulators would be available - that actually simulate the MAX and possible failures.
The issue is that Boeing seem to still be hiding very relevant information - on information they had but decided not to supply to others, including the FAA. Once that is sorted and trusted a time line maybe possible to predict.
Till that happens the MAX might fly in the USA soon due to commercial pressures - that would be a very foolish long term position for America.
* Is there any reason a NG simulator can not be programmed to be a MAX? There is very little cosmetic differences in the cockpit.