What Happened
Industry Leaders Convene to Streamline Aircraft Certification Process
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg and other aerospace industry leaders are set to meet with US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to discuss certification reform. The meeting, scheduled for October 15, 2026, in Savannah, Georgia, aims to streamline the certification process for aircraft, parts, and components. The US Department of Transportation has emphasized the need to modernize the certification process to enhance safety and maintain global competitiveness. Boeing has been particularly affected by certification delays in recent years, including issues with the 737 MAX program. The meeting was first reported by Bloomberg and AeroTime.