United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
FAA will handle Boeing 737 Max safety rating
The Federal Aviation Administration will conduct its own in-house checks of Boeing 737 Max jets rather than allow Boeing engineers to sign them off as safe.
In the aftermath of the two deadly 737 Max accidents the regulator was heavily criticized for delegating much of the certification procedure to Boeing’s own staff.
The flight control software linked to the crashes was partly signed off by Boeing’s own engineers.
"The FAA notified Boeing today that the agency will retain authority over the issuance of Airworthiness Certificates for all newly manufactured 737 Max aircraft," the agency said in a statement.
The FAA will handle approvals for all new Max jets at least for the time being.
It says it has sufficient manpower to do this but more than 300 new aircraft have been piling up ever since the global grounding.
It could be many months before airline customers receive their new aircraft once the grounding is lifted.
"We welcome and embrace this decision as we continue to work with the FAA on the safe return of the Max to service," Boeing spokesman Chaz Bickers said
FAA chief Steve Dickson said agency safety officials will have as much time as needed to certify the aircraft and will not be put under pressure to speed it up.
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Tony from Gatto’s Pizza on Columbus’s Unique Pizza Trail
Sophia Hyder Hock on Global Social Inclusion in Tourism
Sustainable Tourism: Don Welsh on Community Values and Global Collaboration
Jane Cunningham: Enhancing European Engagement in Tourism
Kristin Dunne: Navigating Destination Strategy
Revolutionizing Mobile Connectivity: Boris Bijlstra on HUBBY eSIM
Capturing Glasgow’s Vibrancy: An Interview with Susan Deighan, Chief Executive of Glasgow Life
Lebua Hotel & Resorts: Rajan Khurana on Hospitality and Bangkok’s Charms
Sustainable Tourism and Growth: Insights from Chiravadee Khunsub from Tourism Authority of Thailand
Revolutionizing Travel: SmartSIM USA’s Dale Takio Unveils the Power of E Sims
TravelMole Interview with Hishan Singhawansa, Deputy CEO of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka
Unveiling the Essence of Magari Tours: A Dive into Authentic Italian Experiences
Abercrombie & Kent hails $500 million funding boost
British Airways passengers endure 11-hour 'flight to nowhere'
CLIA: Anti-cruise demos could cause itinerary changes in Europe
Gatwick braces for strike
Co-pilot faints, easyJet flight issues ‘red alert’