Recent statements and speculation from FAA / EASA / Pilots suggests that the plane would've likely passed certification without MCAS: https://theaircurrent.com/

Recent statements and speculation from FAA / EASA / Pilots suggests that the plane would've likely passed certification without MCAS: https://theaircurrent.com/aircraft-development/mcas-may-not-have-been-needed-on-the-737-max-at-all/ https://theaircurrent.com/aircraft-development/mcas-may-not-... That said, it's true the MCAS was intended to address some comments from test pilots during development.