> It's certainly possible, but it's only possible with a good sized team, and supportive management who realise that the test is absolutely necessary. Agreed.

> It's certainly possible, but it's only possible with a good sized team, and supportive management who realise that the test is absolutely necessary. Agreed. According to other sources [1], management rushed the development work so they could come out ahead of one of their competitors. "But several FAA technical experts said in interviews that as certification proceeded, managers prodded them to speed the process. Development of the MAX was lagging nine months behind the rival Airbus A320neo. Time was of the essence for Boeing." [1]: https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/failed-certification-faa-missed-safety-issues-in-the-737-max-system-implicated-in-the-lion-air-crash/ https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/faile...