FAA Restores Limited Boeing Authority for Aircraft Certification Amidst Scrutiny
FAA Restores Limited Boeing Authority for Aircraft Certification Amidst Scrutiny The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Friday it will once again permit Boeing employees to assist in certifying the airworthiness of some 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner aircraft. This decision marks a significant shift, as the FAA had previously revoked such authority for the 737 MAX in 2019 following two fatal crashes, and for the 787 in 2022 due to production quality issues. Under the new arrangement, which is set…