US pushes faster aircraft certification, citing competition from China
· Aviation · United States · China
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the United States wants to shorten the time needed for aircraft certification, citing competition from China. Faster approvals could change timelines for manufacturers seeking to bring new aircraft to market.
Why it matters：Certification speed directly affects how quickly new aircraft enter service and how regulators compete globally.
Key points
- The push comes from US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
- China's aviation progress was cited as the reason.
- The goal is to shorten certification timelines.
Sources (original reporting)
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