Return to service - Easa Conditions
So the Boeing management knew at least since 1st of April that they will not get an easy re-certification in Europe (and probably other countries) with a software fix alone. And yet they are bragging once in a while: we are ready with the fix, we are ready, we are ready .......
The shareholders and analysts seem to believe this b.s. but for those involved such fake news do not build up a lot of confidence.