Aircraft · Sunday, 19 July 2026
FAA returns to Boeing full authority to issue airworthiness certificates
The FAA has restored Boeing's authority to issue final airworthiness certificates for 737 Max and 787 aircraft, effective July 20.
TL;DR
The regulator had previously stripped this authority due to quality and safety concerns, but after eight months of consistent production quality findings, the FAA determined it can safely return this responsibility to the manufacturer. This move signals growing regulatory confidence in Boeing's production processes as the company ramps up output and opens new production lines.
FlightGlobal18 Jul, 14:09 BST
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