DOT announces Special Committee to Review FAA’s Aircraft Certification Process

The US Department of Transportation has created an expert Special Committee to review the procedures of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the certification of new aircraft, including the Boeing 737 MAX. Air Force General (Ret.) Darren McDew, former head of the US Transportation Command, and Captain Lee Moak, former President of the Air Line Pilots Association, have agreed to serve as the interim co-chairs of the Special Committee pending the appointment of other members. “Safety is the number one priority of the Department, and this review by leading outside experts will help determine if improvements can be made to