FAA Starts 737NG Nacelle Retrofit Mandate Process

737NG nacelle

Boeing 737NG nacelle

Credit: Sean Broderick/AWST
The FAA has kicked off the process that will mandate nacelle design changes on the Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG) fleet that were prompted by a fatal accident and a related NTSB recommendation and are expected to be mandated globally. Three notices of proposed rulemaking (NPRMs) set for release Dec...
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.

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