Not many responses to this article . This may be indicative of this story dragging along for so long . But i suspect , that when Boeing and the FAA , clear the Max for flight operations , there will be an explosion of what people , passengers , regulators and individual airlines have to say .......or maybe the Max's will just be quietly slipped back in service , with-out any notice . But i think not . The Max is still too big of a story ........DGR

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Hi Rob , Thanks for your reply . Aside from all the efforts , restrictions and best wishes , to save the Max , i personally feel that it is dead , as a viable and trusted aircraft . If i were an airline exec , 1st i would want it re-certified , then i'd sell it as soon as possible . The Max has to much bad Karma . And these aircraft have been lets say , sitting for 9 months , with no end in sight . Start-up costs must be just another issue for the airlines . So from my point of view , just sell them off as fast as possible . Let my 24 max be some body else head ache .....Thanks again Rob .........DGR

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I feel that Mr.Garneau is being very judicial in his opinion of the MCAS/ Max fixes . For instance , Boeing and the FAA seem to be of the mind , that if they say the MCAS is fixed ..Start your engines . But Boeing and the FAA have spent all of their trust and good will . So other Regulators are not so eager to trust . Beyond that , Mr.Garneau is saying , no Max will fly , until Flight Crews have received , in class training and Simulator training . At least in Canada that will delay the return of the Max by Canada's 3 Airlines that have it . What i don't know is this the opinion of other Regulators ? Also on another note , lets say that US carriers start flying the Max with-out Canada's blessing . Will those Max be allowed in Canadian Airspace ? .....Lots to consider .....DGR

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After reading the article , i'm left wondering how you dis-connect a system that is integral to the design of the Max ? This MCAS had to be built into the basic design in order to correct a built in design flaw . A cheap fix for sure . But how does one go about removing the MCAS nervous system , with out rendering the Max un-flyable ? The solution will never be a perfect fix , and it has Regulators the world over , still pessimistic . And God knows what Flight Crews and Cabin Attendants think . What i feel , my own opinion , is that Boeing will pull a Rabbit out of its' hat and save the Max .....Or.......the Max is dead . At this point in time ,i do not no which . But it is clear that this problem has put all involved parties in Un Charted Territory . I'd like to hear from others what you think ? DGR

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It seems to me , that Deniers are more focused on tearing down Greta , than considering climate concerns . You may be able to destroy Greta , but be assured , others will take her place . While my generation is presently in control , the youngsters who can't vote yet , and have the greatest to lose ,are coming along ,and they will not be silenced by us old farts ...............

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sorry , i don't buy your denials . Of course it appears as though the divide will continue . But is such a high stacks game , you'd better be sure . We might not have the time to correct the damage when you are proved wrong ...Thanks for your response however . It is appreciated ........DGR

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canuck44 , can i suspect you or family members work in the Oil industries in Alberta ?

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I find it surprising that this young Lady , who has my personal support has been drawing such high powered putdowns . If what Greta has been speaking , is patently un true , no one would pay her any attention . Global warming and climate change is here . Wishing it away , will not change this fact . And please don't show your ignorance by telling me it is cold and snowing outside your door , and therefore it is all Lies !! IATA oddly enough trotted out their Stats about pollution , but also deny Greta's are wrong .Carbon based ,oil based fuels will have to be reduced ........Thats my position ..I'd like to hear any comments .....DGR

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hi Airuphere , Thanks for sharing my opinions on what Air Canada will do with the Max . As for the Reservation System " soft ware " upgrades , that are planned at the same time ....Hold onto your socks . These kind of things are notorious for going very Bad . So if the Executives feel the same way , they will be plenty busy with the Reservation system , so why make matters worst by tossing the Max into the mix . Please !! One disaster at a time ......Thank-you . I'd love to read your opinion on this . Best wishes ................DGR

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I think it is clear to me , that Air Canada has taken the position , that they want Proof , that what ever the Max fix is , that it will work ,is reliable and is proven . The airline seems to be saying that even if Boeing , FAA and Transport Canada signs off on the Fix's , the Airline is not going to rush to put their Max's back in the air . But sit back to see how well the Max's behave in other Airlines . It clearly indicates a very cautious approach in putting the Max back into service . I personally applode Air Canada's position .It has been a very long time since Air Canada has suffered an Accident , and there is no reason to jeopardize this achievement .......DGR

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