FAA lets Boeing sign off on 737 Max, 787 airworthiness certificates again
The FAA has restored Boeing's authority to issue airworthiness certificates for 737 and 787 aircraft, signaling a shift in oversight protocols.
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The Federal Aviation Administration is returning the authority to sign off on airworthiness certificates for Boeing 737 and 787 models to the manufacturer. This regulatory change follows a period during which the agency maintained direct control over these approvals.
Coverage from Bloomberg, Reuters, and CNBC highlights the return of this specific ticketing authority. Additional reporting from The Seattle Times and Leeham News and Analysis focuses on the concurrent progress regarding the certification of the 737 MAX 7 and 10 variants, specifically noting an engine anti-ice fix.
Future developments remain centered on the final certification of the 737 MAX 7 and 10 programs. Current reports do not specify the exact timeline for these outstanding certifications.
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Quick answers
What authority has the FAA returned to Boeing?
The FAA has returned the authority to issue airworthiness certificates for 737 and 787 aircraft directly to Boeing.
Which aircraft models are mentioned in the reports?
The reports mention the 737 MAX 7, 737 MAX 10, and the 787.
What is the status of the 737 MAX 7 and 10?
Certification for these models is ongoing, with reports noting an engine anti-ice fix is currently part of the process.
Coverage (6)
- Boeing Notches Regulatory Milestone for Factories WSJ · 2h ago
- Boeing nears 737 MAX 7, 10 certification with engine anti-ice fix The Seattle Times · 2h ago
- FAA Allows Boeing to Resume Clearing All 737, 787 Jets to Fly Bloomberg.com · 2h ago
- FAA returning ticketing authority to Boeing for 737 MAX, 787 planes Reuters · 2h ago
- Much-delayed 737 Max 7 certification looms as Boeing’s commercial programs advance Leeham News and Analysis · 2h ago
- FAA lets Boeing sign off on 737 Max, 787 airworthiness certificates again CNBC · 2h ago
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