Originally Posted by
Big Pistons Forever
Why is nobody talking about a forced retrofit of MAX 8/9 airframes with the updated alerting system over say a 3 year period. These airframes have a 30 year life span so they should be set up for success with a common superior alerting system.
Yes it’s expensive and disruptive but it only has to prevent one accident to be worth it. Boeing screwed the pooch on this it is past time for them to step up
Why is there so little talk about this?
Perhaps because Boeing and its customers are hoping that if they stay schtum, maybe the FAA and Congress won't notice this rather large elephant in the regulations room?
If Congress doesn't change the rules, and Boeing doesn't decide to scrap the MAX-7 & MAX-10, then there ought to be major pressure for the MAX-8 & MAX-9 to be brought up to the 'new standard' that will have been set by the MAX-7 & MAX-10
I don't think it will happen, though