I don't think they can remove MCAS. It might just be a feel thing, but the "constant backpressure when approaching stall" feel is required by the FAA certifica

I don't think they can remove MCAS. It might just be a feel thing, but the "constant backpressure when approaching stall" feel is required by the FAA certification for all aircraft. An alternative solution: - Split the MAX off from the 737 type certificate. - Make MCAS super easy to disable while leaving electric trim enabled - Train Pilots to recognise MCAS failures and turn it off - Training all 737-MAX pilots to fly with MCAS disabled in simulators. - Require both MCAS failure and flying with the degraded feel in pilots yearly simulator training.