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Somewhere within the sprawling terminal of a major US hub—Miami or LAX, the light is harsh and fluorescent. Livery Rating Time. The Federal Aviation Administrator's voice is a flat, digital line. 'Who will be first?' Rynair chimes in instantly. 'Me!' It projects two renders: an A318 and a 737 MAX, both sheathed in bold yellow and blue vinyl wraps. KLM's assessment is immediate and unimpressed. 'Basic. Six out of ten.' American Airlines erupts. 'Basic!' The opening bars of the national anthem blare from its feed. 'FREEDOM! DEMOCRACY! RAHHHH!' Aeromexico's text scrolls by, dripping with sarcasm. 'AA, enough with the democracy talk, man.' AA fires back. 'Speak American, bozo.' United transmits a burst of static that sounds like a gasp. 'No way he said that.' The FAA's tone turns stern. 'Ba…