Originally Posted by
megan
Todays paper, behind paywall, has an article stating Boeing is using the argument that the MAX accidents are reason to further automate aircraft, because the automated systems overpowered the pilots.
Calhoun is quoted as saying in November, "We are going to have to ultimately almost - almost - make these planes fly on their own".
A much better solution would be to automate servicing and release decisions. If part X required to fix fault Y does not pass test Z, the aircraft does not fly. Better yet, and more realistic, is to outsource release decisions to a third party bound by the contract with insurance company. You lose a plane - you pay for damages. Money is a MUCH better incentive in today's crazy world than little things like human lives. Lots of auto-manufacturers (e.g. Maserati) have implemented this system and it works brilliantly.