Originally Posted by
Tu.114
However, the core of the issue may then be summed up by stating that the 737 Max is an 1960s aircraft at heart coming with 1960s style issues and, consequently, an 1960s safety record. All thanks to the grandfathering rights and obviously some reluctance to spend money on a whole new modern design instead of squeezing what can be squeezed out of an available model...
Sorry, but "1960s safety record" is a demonstrably false statement.
Hull loss statistics for the 737NG series is nearly identical to the A320 series (stats as of 2022 - they may have changed a bit since).
Hull loss rate/million departures (fatal/total):
737NG: 0.08/0.18
A320 Series: 0.08/0.17
(knowing a little bit about statistics, the difference is not statistically significant)
In contrast, the true 1960's safety record 737-100/200: 0.87/1.78
There is plenty to criticize about the 737 MAX MCAS system and how it was certified, but to say the 737 is inherently unsafe because of its basic design heritage simply doesn't hold water.