September 28, 2025

Hold on tight, aviation fans! The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has just handed Boeing a big thumbs-up. Starting next week, Boeing will be allowed to issue airworthiness certificates for some of its 737 MAX and 787 airplanes. This is huge because the FAA took away this power from Boeing back in 2019 after a tragic second fatal crash of a 737 MAX in Ethiopia. They also stopped Boeing from approving the 787 planes last year due to production quality issues. Now, the FAA and Boeing will take turns issuing these certificates every week, beginning September 29. Boeing’s shares soared nearly 5% as investors cheered this sign of progress. But don't expect a sudden flood of new planes to fly off the factory floor just yet. The FAA made it clear this decision means it trusts Boeing has improved safety and quality—even if deliveries stay steady for now. The FAA said, "The FAA will only allow this step forward because we are confident it can be done safely." They stressed that their experts did a thorough review of Boeing’s production work and will keep a close eye on everything. More hands-on checking means safer planes for all of us. Earlier this year, the FAA also capped Boeing’s 737 MAX production at 38 planes per month. This came after a scary mid-air cabin door blew out from a new Alaska Airlines MAX airplane that mysteriously missed four bolts. The FAA hasn’t given Boeing a bigger production quota yet but will think about it only after experts inspect the plant carefully. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford told Reuters that front-line inspectors will guide any decision. But the story isn’t all smooth flying. The FAA recently proposed a hefty $3.1 million fine against Boeing for safety slip-ups at their factories, finding hundreds of quality violations between last September and February this year. The problems popped up at Boeing’s Renton factory and Spirit AeroSystems’ plant in Kansas. Even worse, Boeing gave the FAA two planes for approval that were not ready to fly! Adding fuel to the fire, the Alaska Airlines incident sparked a criminal investigation led by the U.S. Justice Department under President Joe Biden. They say Boeing broke its 2021 deferred prosecution agreement by misleading the FAA during 737 MAX certification. So, buckle up! While Boeing is getting the green light to certify some planes again, the watchdogs are watching like hawks. This is a clear message: safety comes first, and Boeing must keep its engines running clean and strong.

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