Dozy, Re:Pitot tubes
Could you explain to all of us why Goodrich pitot tubes, that worked very well on Boeing jets, were not considered as replacements in 2007? Now quite honestly, Airbus and Air France are experienced entities, not new-bees to this business of aviation and how speeds are measured and which devises are best. I think there is much more to this story from a technical point of view that isn't being revealed.
The Air France time line is nothing more than a talking point or "positioning", that is to say, "Who me? I didn't do anything wrong." I am sure Airbus has a similar talking point. Lawyers like talking points.