US wants to speed certification of new airplanes
BA•Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he wants to speed certification of new airplanes from Boeing and other manufacturers, citing competition concerns from China. The FAA proposed changes in June to modernize and speed certification of new commercial airplanes.
1. Push to speed approvals
Duffy said at an event in Washington that airplane certification is so difficult it can hinder innovation, and asked whether the process could move faster while maintaining aviation safety. The FAA proposed changes in June to modernize and speed certification of new commercial airplanes.
