It's just a baby step (filly step?), but that they've at least somewhat addressed the problem is something. It's now been clearly established that other pegasi Scootaloo's age can fly and that she can barely manage a hover (and also that she has a house and isn't homeless. Which is good, because Scoots deserves better than what the fandom throws at her, by and large). I think they could easily make the concept of her never being able to really fly work, since, as we've seen time and time again, she really doesn't need that to be happy. Even Dash said as much, although I haven't decided if it was a dick move on her part to deliver that moral to Scoots while flying over her (in her own room, no less).
I've seen it pointed out on other forums, and it bears repeating: the show seems to be going in real directions this season. We're been through Equestria's history and historical sites, Daring Do was made a real pony (not a decision I particularly like, but there it is), and now the show is at least taking notice of Scoots tiny wings. Again, it's just baby steps, but it's still something. It's also destroying fanon left and right, which is always appreciated.
Meanwhile, love that new song. Babs Seed might be catchier, but this one is just better.