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US government wants to speed up aircraft approvals

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The US Department of Transportation is in favor of shorter certification procedures. Minister Sean Duffy referred to investment incentives and international competition; concrete changes to existing safety requirements were not adopted in the notification.

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US pushes for faster aircraft certification, citing competition from China

Source date: 30.09.2026 · German published: 15.10.2026. The summary shall reflect the declared status; subsequent developments may deviate therefrom.

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