Originally Posted by
Not_a_boffin
What is/was missing is documentary evidence of the aircraft's design intent...
That was the starting position but after detailed inspections and investigations it became clear that what had been done to the aircraft, even in very recent times, was just not good enough to meet US / UK / international safety standards. As our aircraft is pretty much identical to the US aircraft we have inherited these safety issues. Clearly the UK and US must address these issues in turn and I have no doubt the USAF has the ability, intent and resources to do so.
Anyway, back to the P8A which in no way reflects the RJ program.
