The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has allowed Boeing to once again independently issue airworthiness certificates for 737 Max and 787 Dreamliner aircraft before their delivery to customers. Bloomberg reports this, writes UNN.
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The FAA noted that the decision was made after several months of data analysis and safety assessment, which confirmed consistent production quality. The new authorization will take effect on July 20.
The agency emphasized that this decision reflects confidence in Boeing's ability to issue airworthiness certificates under FAA oversight.
Boeing remains under regulator oversight
The company lost the right to independently certify aircraft after a 2024 incident when a fuselage panel detached from a 737 Max during flight. Following this, the FAA tightened control over Boeing, limited production of the 737 Max family of aircraft, and stripped the company of the right to independently confirm the airworthiness of new aircraft.
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In 2025, the regulator partially restored these powers, alternating the issuance of certificates between the FAA and Boeing. According to the agency, over the past eight months, production quality has remained consistently high regardless of who issued the certificates.
At the same time, the FAA stated that it will continue to conduct inspections, audits, and ongoing monitoring of Boeing aircraft production.