I wonder if the 400+ MAX airframes can be remanufactured as NGs with the older engines?
If not, its either A) scrap them?
or
B) re certify them as B797s, if MCAS can be approved?
or
C) get the FAA to sign it off as just another B737, and get a Mega
PR exercise to tell everyone how wonderful the MAX really is?
or
D) get Boeing to leave the narrowbody market to Airbus for a few years, and design a real "clean sheet" aircraft to replace the MAX ASAP?