Boeing 737-7 Approval Remains Bogged Down Amid New Requirements

Boeing 737-7 aircraft in flight

More than a year after FAA-required flight tests wrapped up, the 737-7 still is not certified.

Credit: Joe Walker
The primary outstanding task on Boeing’s 737-7 to-do list—validating presumed pilot reactions and other human factors assumptions in safety risk assessments—is also one of the newest items on the FAA’s list of key aircraft certification issues not covered in rules or guidance. The issue’s appearance...
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor Sean Broderick covers aviation safety, MRO, and the airline business from Aviation Week Network's Washington, D.C. office.

Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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