> I really doubt there's any viable fix that won't require pilot training.
This issue has nothing to do with type ratings and pilot training.
Boeing had delegated authority from the FAA to certify portions of the 737-Max for airworthiness and certified the wiring harnesses based upon the fact that they're identical to the 737-NG's harnesses which were certified in the 90s.
Unfortunately the 737-NG was introduced in 1997, and new regulations introduced in 1998 made that design invalid for new aircraft. The 737-NG is allowed to fly because it's grandfathered in under the old design standard.
Boeing is trying to argue that the 737-Max should be grandfathered in as well since it's similar enough to the 737-NG and the NG has a proven safety record.
This issue has nothing to do with type ratings and pilot training.
Boeing had delegated authority from the FAA to certify portions of the 737-Max for airworthiness and certified the wiring harnesses based upon the fact that they're identical to the 737-NG's harnesses which were certified in the 90s.
Unfortunately the 737-NG was introduced in 1997, and new regulations introduced in 1998 made that design invalid for new aircraft. The 737-NG is allowed to fly because it's grandfathered in under the old design standard.
Boeing is trying to argue that the 737-Max should be grandfathered in as well since it's similar enough to the 737-NG and the NG has a proven safety record.