The CAA might well, at some level be "fully behind" the project. How high that level is, and how long that will last is entirely debatable. Possibly even longer than the first accident, but no longer than when the sensationalist press are having a quiet week and notice that the 51% requirement is being overcome by creative rule bending. Having some (most?) certification data on the CAA/EASA desks might help at that point.
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