Reply to post: Re: Flying on 737MAX

Boeing boss denies reports 737 Max safety systems weren't active

cornetman Silver badge

Re: Flying on 737MAX

> I will most definitely fly on one

I guess that's not my point really. This is a public relations disaster for Boeing.

When you have an industry which is obsessive to the point of insanity about safety (rightly so) to the point that accidents are extremely rare, an incident like this means that standards are slipping.

Everyone know that MCAS is a sticking plaster designed to save money in certification, with an execution that leaves a lot to be desired. It's just not acceptable.

They made a bet and lost, with a load of people paying with their lives.

Whether or not the plane can be made safe is beside the point. Trust in the aircraft has taken a beating. Their CEO is trying to shift blame to other parties and obviously so. He's just making things worse.

Admit that mistakes were made, take the flack and move on.

Airbus must be wetting themselves with glee.

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