If I could be sued if one of my products failed I would want to have real time data on every product I produced. This way I would have the information to protect me in court. My educated guess is both the engine manufacturer Rolls Royce and Boeing have that information.
You are right on about disinformation, that game is being played out in this case. The general I believe is representing all those hard working people at DOD and CIA who are sitting a tables with stupid uneducated appointees who won’t make the hard decisions to act. He is a highly decorated AF man who has served his country with distinguished honor. Why would he be so detailed in his commentary?
Just my opinion based on experience.
There was some info that Boeing let come out that most pilots didn’t know about. Can’t remember what it was..I think something about pinging.
You can bet there is more that they will never release.