HH:-
Why do we have a system that is going to allow the RJ's to enter service when it's clear they aren't following the current rule book?
The 'system' that you refer to is Hammond who has the power to override the MAA, which says that it is grateful that he has done so. So that's all right then, isn't it? Isn't it?
the current rules were put in place as a response to another situation.
Well, many if not all the current rules were put in place by the MAA which really had little choice as the last lot were shredded by Pol Pot, sorry RAF VSO's. However, I guess you mean the rules under which airworthiness used to be provided when... well, when airworthiness used to be provided.
So you have a choice, establish an independent MAA and MAAIB who will then have the unenviable and prolonged task of regaining that past system, or continue with the present farce whereby the MAA is seen to be a toothless tiger under the malevolent control of the MOD. If that is the case its demise cannot be far off in yet another exciting new round of freshly painted signage.
The downside is of course continuing avoidable airworthiness related accidents and entirely needless deaths, but you're up for that aren't you, Tourist and Roland?