Originally Posted by
safetypee
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The Dutch authority published their reaction to media reports on the investigation of flight TK1951 in Jan 2020, explaining the 'belated' publication of the Dekker report.
Their comments concluded; -
"The key-question whether lessons of the TK1951-crash were sufficiently learned by Boeing and the American authorities, should be part of the ongoing international investigation in the recent crashes of Boeing 737 Max."
Q? Does the FAA have any rights enabling them to defy the Congressional ruling, e.g. a new or refreshed safety ruling for 737 Max .
Without FAA re-intervention to uphold the previous 737 Max 7/10 position, then their world-standing is further degraded, a puppet of political (manufacturing) will. Congress gives the FAA a mandate to administrate safety them constrains them.
EU - EASA beware
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A rhetorical question I presume and I believe you hit the nail on the head. FAA can’t really change because Congress and special manufacturing interests won’t allow it. We must rely on the integrity of the relatively powerless to exercise their integrity and “blow the whistle” to anyone who will listen. EASA of course could do the right thing, but they also answer to other political and manufacturing interests. The FAA has said that aviation safety is really important and if they can give the impression to the public that they have it, they have succeeded. They are losing that battle.