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You are confusing two different issues. The article you reference is from December 2022. The MAX 8 had already returned to service two years prior, with the req
by therealcamino 3y ago
You are confusing two different issues. The article you reference is from December 2022. The MAX 8 had already returned to service two years prior, with the required fixes to the MCAS system, in 2020.
This law had to do with a deadline for certifying the MAX 7 without completely redesigning some of the systems.
I'm not a Boeing defender here -- these issues are incredibly concerning.
- bmitc 3y agoWhat are all the differences between these MAX <n> planes? Is this an intentional strategy by Boeing to confuse so that they can make all these loose arguments and skirt regulations?
- dharmab 3y agoBigger number = longer plane. They start counting from 7 because the MAX 7 was the successor to the 737-700.
- bmitc 3y agoThank you for answering, especially when so many doenvoted. Now I know! It does appear that Boeing tries to get away with "you've approved it for MAX <x>, so just approve it already for MAX <y>".