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FAA says Boeing can resume self-certifying its jets as airworthy
AP News • • business
Key Points:
- The FAA announced that starting next week, Boeing will resume full responsibility for certifying its 737 Max and 787 planes after months of joint safety checks with the agency.
- Since September, Boeing and the FAA had alternated weekly in performing safety inspections required before aircraft delivery, and both parties issued similar airworthiness findings.
- The FAA had taken full control over 737 Max certifications in 2019 following two fatal crashes linked to Boeing’s software, and revoked Boeing’s self-certification rights for 787 Dreamliners in 2022 due to production quality issues.
- FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford emphasized that the decision was made based on confidence in Boeing’s ability to safely conduct final safety checks, while government inspectors will now focus more on early detection of manufacturing defects.
- Boeing stated it will continue to work under FAA oversight to build safe, high-quality airplanes that meet all airworthiness certification requirements.
