wobble2plank;
Curiously my colleagues and I were comparing the differences between the Boeing A/T system and the Airbus Alpha protections. In this case, as the speed came back towards the stall, would the Airbus Alpha protections kick in to giver TOGA power? Bearing in mind the protections are NOT a function of Auto Thrust.
I've been wondering that since the AAIB report came out. Our 330's are powered by the same engine. However, as has been observed by others, the issue here looks like it is systemic and upstream of the engines, downstream of the autothrottles. There will be substantial design differences between the Airbus and Boeing installations and while the question is interesting (but hopefully not provocative), a comparison may not be possible. We'll likely hear more of this aspect as 330 operators ask the question themselves.