Originally Posted by
DaveReidUK
A tad over 6 years since the C919's maiden flight, and almost 6 months since the first delivery to the launch customer, would suggest that all hasn't gone terribly well in the meantime
I don't know if that is the correct interpretation. It might be but it might not. Lots of possibilities: 1. they took the time to get it right, 2. reduced investment / team size, 3. inexperienced team that was learning as they went, 4. difficulties, as you said. And probably a few others.
From my experience in engineering development (electronics / high tech), getting out on schedule / fast can be a good or bad thing, often means immature management: gotta get out fast, worry about problems later, optimistic rather than careful. Design verification can be done _properly_ or going through the motions. Eg the testing on the Max.
I respect a team that takes the time rather than rushes. (If that was the case).
Not meaning to be critical of your comment, just been in this type of situation a lot.