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> But in this case, the certification process was seen as too expensive. Not just that, but also pilots would need new training if it were a new type certifica
by asynchronous13 8y ago
> But in this case, the certification process was seen as too expensive.
Not just that, but also pilots would need new training if it were a new type certificate. This was a huge marketing advantage for Boeing because their end customers could avoid the cost of re-training their pilots on a new airplane.
- paulryanrogers 8y agoAnd the lives lost an unforeseen externality. One would hope a company in such a safety critical industry would err on the side of caution. Or are they so strapped for cash they can't afford it?