What Happened
US Aviation Regulator Aims For Faster And More Agile Approvals
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a revamp of the certification process for new aircraft types, aiming to make it faster and more agile. This change follows the conclusion of the annual joint conference on safety with the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), where both agencies pledged to cooperate more closely. The proposed change is likely to be welcomed by aircraft manufacturers, who currently face lengthy and costly certification processes. The FAA’s move was reported by several news outlets, including Reuters and Bloomberg, and is part of a broader effort to strengthen safety culture and advance Safety Management Systems, as reported by AeroTime.