What Happened
Reform Efforts For Aircraft Certification Process Underway
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is meeting with the CEOs of major aerospace companies, including Boeing and GE, to discuss reform efforts for the new aircraft certification process. The current process can take five or more years, and Duffy has expressed concerns that this could hinder innovation and allow Chinese companies to gain a competitive advantage. The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed changes to modernize and speed up certification, and Duffy’s meeting with industry executives may be a step towards implementing these reforms. This was reported by Reuters.