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Duffy Warns China Will Beat America In Aviation Innovation
US Transport Secretary Sean Duffy has expressed concerns that the slow pace of aircraft certification in the US could allow China to surpass America in aviation innovation. The current certification process, which can take five years or more, may discourage investment in new designs from major manufacturers. The FAA has proposed reforms to modernize certification rules, aiming to reduce repetitive approval work for familiar design features. This development was reported by Reuters and AeroTime.