Sean Broderick
August 28, 2025
New product approvals are taking longer than ever, partly because of additional FAA scrutiny mandated by a 2020 law. Credit: Boeing
The last five years have brought significant changes to how regulators review and approve products. In the U.S., the FAA’s shift has been nearly unavoidable for large projects—namely, new aircraft or major changes that need supplemental type certificates. The Aircraft Certification, Safety and…
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