NEW REPORT DEFENDS FAA’S 737 MAX CERTIFICATION: The DOT-commissioned review released Thursday largely exonerated the FAA for its role in developing the Boeing 737 MAX and cautioned against major changes to the agency’s delegation program or certification overall, our Brianna Gurciullo reports. “Any radical changes to this system could undermine the collaboration and expertise that undergird the current certification system, jeopardizing the remarkable level of safety that has been attained in recent decades,” wrote the panel, comprised of five aviation industry experts.
