ChristiaanJ
I agree. The essential outcome of this two year ordeal could have been solved (and explained) with the discovery of the Boxes. Witholding data that is in and of itself innocent of bias is traditional, and creates a stage for politics and corporate competition. Except for ass covering and proprietary damage control, I fail to see the need for endless time given to "the Report".
Perpignan, and Habsheim have the stink of controversy yet, as does AA587. The offered report is puffed up and sold as the Truth. The saving grace here, with AF447, is a new vector, extensive and passionate commentary in a very wide audience.
In the last, and for not nefarious purpose, this "Investigative Process" has served to smooth the certain impacts on the commerce that would happen with instant access to the vulnerability of Air Travel to disaster.
Ignorance can be bliss, it can also augment the bottom line.