The FAA allows Boeing to sign off on some 737 Max and 787 Dreamliner planes, indicating improved confidence in the company's safety measures.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that Boeing can now sign off on airworthiness certificates for some of its 737 Max and 787 Dreamliner aircraft, marking a pivotal moment in the company's recovery from past safety crises. The FAA had previously restricted Boeing from issuing its own certificates following two fatal crashes involving the 737 Max in 2019 and production defects in the 787s in 2022. Under the new arrangement, the FAA and Boeing will alternate the issuance of these certificates, which are crucial for certifying aircraft as safe to fly. This decision comes after a comprehensive review of Boeing's production quality, allowing the FAA to focus on enhanced surveillance of the manufacturing process. Boeing's CEO has indicated a desire to stabilize production rates and potentially increase output in collaboration with the FAA, reflecting a cautious optimism about the company's future.