Anybody remember the battery fire? Boeing pushed for and got a special waiver for unresolved battery issues. And then a fire. Actually, several battery fires (counting the ones before certification).
Short-term memory at Boeing? Or more likely selective memory loss. But not at the FAA, who took heat over the battery debacle.
What bothers me is that, with the battery mess, Boeing had plenty of data and professional advice warning about the problems but they pushed-on anyway. Seems like a similar mindset here.

Looks like the legal department or the bean counters are running the show at Boeing

Money means everything. Greed is so out of control that common sense is out the window. Look at our govt. How pathetic!

Thank God I am nearing the end of my aviation career. I am fearful of the day when the pilot is taken completely out of the decision making or operational loop of controlling the aircraft. Why do engineers believe that they can design or program equipment to account for every conceivable variable or contingency. Why not rely on the best computer in the world. The original MK I brain which every pilot has...or should have.

Again, this just shows that Boeing Boneheads (most call them bean counters) care more about their almighty dollar and bottom line.. "so what if the engine shuts down due to a glitch in the software, let's work around it until the bug is resolved" SMH

These exemptions should not be allowed unless 100% airworthy. Powerplant probs?

From my point of view, then it seems that the questions being asked by the FAA to Boeing are fair. The GE engine needs to be safe, before it can be added to the total package by the FAA, and Boeing. No one should have to worry that an engine is going to fail during icing conditions. Instead of hoping and wishing that this engine will be safe, then it will have all parties agreeing that the engine is safe, for the crews of the aircraft, as well as each passenger.

Thanks for sharing... Looks like they are willing to try anything!

A known software bug that prevents a restart? In icing conditions? Why would anyone consider that a reasonable thing to allow in passenger-carrying service? There should be no exemption.

The FAA will propose a compromise: Airlines can fly with the software problem, but no ETOPS until it is fixed.

Whaaaaaat?. These fools at Boeing are asking for an accident similar to the Air France 330 Flight 447 that plunged into the South Atlantic a few years ago. NO WAY JOSE.

Are exemptions the reason why Boeing was allowed to use the RR Trent engines?