Originally Posted by
Speed of Sound
Given that this will to be the most picked over fix in aviation history, where the regulator will be under as much scrutiny as the manufacturer, both Boeing and the FAA would be very foolish to try anything on.
There will soon be a thousand stranded MAXes and Boeing's financial ability to act decisively is eroding with every additional MAX produced. I think there must be a near term return with restrictions, just to get the system working again.
That will buy time to do it right while the restrictions ensure continued pressure to deliver a fully serviceable aircraft.