Originally Posted by
Bend alot
There are several regulators and groups that are looking and want to look very deeply at the raw airframe data of the MAX.
This is partly because of Boeing's flexibility with the truth, it's incorrect risk classifications and failure to disclose information during original certification.
As the days and weeks flow on is seems very possible that Boeing did some Jedi Mind Tricking of it's own to obtain Grandfather rights.
If that turns out to be true, the MAX will not fly again, as it will need a new type certificate. If a new type certificate is required a aircraft is required, as the MAX would not meet the current requirements.
The re-certification is no longer certain - The FAA must meet the standards for the other regulators expectations of them, no more buddy deals between Boeing and the FAA as the FAA have indicated.
Exactly on point. Boeing and the FAA are probably at this cross roads (behind closed doors and email).