Originally Posted by
etudiant
Lastly, has anyone in the regulatory bodies considered what the impact of a third, post return to flight fatal accident would be?
I'd think their necks are just as much on the line now as Boeing's managements. So they will surely be extra careful. To me, that suggests the odds are not good for the Max to ever return.
If you take that view it's unlikely that any aircraft will be certified again in the future.
Hopefully, the present interest in regulatory processes will lead to a recognition that elements in the skillset of a regulatory person such as competence and practical experience in whatever they're dealing with and the integrity to challenge poor safety assurance from operators and manufacturers, are essentials.