Boeing737Max crisis spurs US review of how FAA approves jets
WASHINGTON - The US Transportation Department is creating a special commission to review how newly designed aircraft are certified, spurred by criticism after two deadly crashes of Boeing Co's 737 Max.
"Safety is the number one priority of the Department, and this review by leading outside experts will help determine if improvements can be made to the FAA aircraft certification process," Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said in a statement. Mr Daniel Curran, a Boeing spokesman, said in a statement on Monday evening that the company looks forward"to working with the special committee to advance our shared goal of an aviation industry that is safe and trusted by the flying public. Safety is our top priority when we design, build, deliver and maintain Boeing aircraft."
The Special Committee to review FAA's aircraft certification process is an independent body that will present its findings to Ms Chao and the FAA. Separately, Boeing has asked airline owners of its 737 Max jet to submit orders for a free update of anti-stall software being readied for deployment, in a sign that regulators are closer to approving a proposed fix that could get the planes flying again.
"The update will only be released on certification but placing an order is a standard step to start the delivery process for any software or hardware change."
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