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In the sense that they are human, yes. Even in the sense that they work for the government, which narrows the pool to 20,000,000+

But also, no. Not the same people.

I get your point but the relevant agency division FAA AVS employees 7,200 people [0]. Fewer than that are involved in certifying aircraft safety. Agencies like all other human groups have cultures.

[0] https://www.faa.gov/about/plans_reports/congress/media/fy17_...

Wasn't a critical issue with 737 MAX that incumbent manufacturers are able to self-certify equivalency without any review?

So, to the extent the Boeing 737 MAX team is not reviewing Amazon's applications, no, not the same people.

Yes ... so they have experience in crashing planes, which is relevant. /s