FAA restores Boeing's authority to self-certify aircraft

The FAA has allowed Boeing to resume signing off on airworthiness certificates for both the 737 MAX and the 787 Dreamliner, handing back a self-certification authority that was stripped from the manufacturer following a series of safety scandals. The move signals a significant restoration of regulatory trust in Boeing, though critics are likely to scrutinize the decision closely given the company's recent history. The 737 MAX was grounded worldwide in 2019 after two fatal crashes killed 346 people.