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Can an argument not be made for EU and China grounding the aircraft as well? The EU produces the only real competitor (Airbus A320), and China is in the middle

Can an argument not be made for EU and China grounding the aircraft as well? The EU produces the only real competitor (Airbus A320), and China is in the middle of a 'Trade War' with the U.S and is trying to create a serious airplane manufacturer of their own. >Boeing is a major defense contractor, providing transportation, weapons, and other supplies to the US Military. I don't even know what that has to do with it, do you think if the FAA grounded 737's Boeing would... cancel all existing contracts with the World's largest military?

Waterluvian 8y ago
My feeling is that if there is irrational decisionmaking by the FAA in Boeing's favour, it's not because of some grand strategy but more because FAA people are friends with Boeing people and don't want to upset them before their next golf game or fundraising event or whatnot. Friends of friends and a few phone calls... Maybe I'm very wrong. I hope I am. But it's the sense I've gotten about American politics and regulatory capture.
- ApolloFortyNine 8y ago
  >My feeling is that if there is irrational decisionmaking by the FAA in Boeing's favour There seems to be a lot of feelings going around. I just don't get why they're only going against the U.S and Boeing, who obviously don't want another 737 Max crash if only because that would definitely call the entire program (and $500 billion) into question, when the EU hosts literally the only competitor to Boeing.