Originally Posted by
Sailvi767
Airbus is not without fault. They knew well before the AirFrance accident that the pitot anti ice system was inadequate and could lead to serious consequences yet failed to address the issue in a timely manner.
Did I not just say that?
421dog - I think you will find that the problem is that plenty of people have died. Given recent events, it is extremely fortunate that a whole lot more did not. I think the MAX has now run out of rope. If some other significant incident/accident occurs that can be reasonably laid at the feet of the manufacturer or the aircraft itself then it will have a catastrophic effect on the willingness of passengers to fly on those aircaft. Whether that is fair or not becomes a moot point. Consumer confidence is very hard to define in absolute terms. However, we all know when it is exists and when it does not.