Originally Posted by
KRviator
But without MCAS the aircraft does not meet certification requirements for increasing stick force gradient approaching the stall. So no type certificate for the MAX. And I'm pretty sure the FAA won't allow airlines to carry passengers while operating on an Experimental TC - it isn't an RV we're talking about here where you can stick a warning placard on the panel and be done with it.
The Canadian Regulator has already suggested that any issues with compliance could be solved.
Canadian air safety official urges removal of key software from Boeing 737 MAX
However I feel we are now getting away from the purpose of the thread.