Think Typhoon is probably on track to turn out to be a very safe aircraft (touch wood). Combination of design and, even more importantly, a real cultural shift with respect to committing to aviation which is especially noticeable for guys of my "mature" generation.
One think I am certain of is that, despite their probable claims, it has had absolutely nothing to do with the formation of the MAA. Progress has been made in spite of, not as a result of, their activity. Just a personal view like!