TechFAA to return airworthiness certification authority to Boeing for 737 MAX and 787 planes
The Federal Aviation Administration told Congress on Friday that Boeing will be allowed to issue airworthiness certificates for all 737 MAX and 787 aircraft starting next week. The decision marks a significant milestone for the U.S. planemaker. It comes as Boeing ramps up production, restoring a responsibility connected to the certification of its two aircraft families.
FAA to return airworthiness certification authority to Boeing for 737 MAX and 787 planes