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The case of 737 MAX: An old design with modern complications

by algorithm314 on 3/14/19, 9:49 PM with 1 comments

  • by nutcracker46 on 3/15/19, 6:44 AM

    That problem of modern complications and a kludge of "modules" or "units" as remedies is the central problem of the 737 MAX. Why? Because Southwest and a few other customers wanted the 737 pushed, beaten, hacked, and morphed into a 757 but retain the 737 model /type certification.

    Alright, you have it. How's that working out? Any regrets for not listening to advocates for continuing the 757 or starting a mini 787 type?