The standard set by the FAA for this safety critical event is one occurrence in one Billion flight hours. IOW not even once in the life of the fleet.
Boeing negotiated a lower threshold, one in ten million flgiht hours. A reduction in standard of 100:1.
There have been two occurrences in less than one hundred thousand Flight Hours. A further reduction in threshold of 100:1.
Twice.
From Boeing:
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“We are working collaboratively to address questions about our testing and compliance with certification standards,” the statement said. “We will not hesitate to make changes that lead to improved testing processes and products.”
This translates to a continuation of Boeing making the rules. Boeing still wants to drive.
See, the regulator is FAA. FAA is the problem. In allowing the process to deteriorate, in the first place, and in staying mum while Boeing explains "the way it's going to be..." J
Self certification and writing the rules for the FAA to endorse? Maybe the FAA could be "redesigned" ?
And so far, it's just the back up batteries.