Originally Posted by
rylan
Doesn't how much software you throw at the MAX... you can't fix inherent aerodynamic instability with magic code.
Well, the Boeing 737MAX isn't aerodynamically unstable so that doesn't even need to be a consideration. And technically magic code does fix aerodynamic instability given that most fighter jets fly perfectly fine and are aerodynamically unstable by design. But my guess is that you don't even know what aerodynamic stability actually is and you are just regurgitating sensationalist talking points.
Boeing made some egregious and embarrassing mistakes in their design and development process - including completely bungled disclosure to regulators. The fact that they didn't ground the fleet after initial investigation of the first accident borders on criminal. But all this nonsense that the MAX will not be a safe plane upon re-certification is just garbage.
The MAX will fly again and it will be safe - not earthshatteringly so, but as safe as the 737NG which is a perfectly decent airliner.
Now, I hate 737s because of narrow seats and terrible airflow (partly Delta's configuration, partly under-powered ground AC systems) - but it will be foolish to avoid the 737MAX for safety reasons.