Originally Posted by
DaveReidUK
That aside, the logistics of having to return every Max aircraft in the world to Boeing are unthinkable, not least because there would be huge arguments among current operators about where their particular aircraft would be in the queue for what will inevitably be a long-drawn-out exercise.
To be fair, the Seattle Times piece only seems to be referring to those recently completed aircraft which have been stockpiled since the grounding. As you say, all others would be fettled in their current location. Where there could be a log jam/bunfight is if the ‘fix’ and any associated testing is carried out by Boeing engineers rather than locals.