FAA releases new guidelines for disclosure of flight safety data after Boeing 737 Max crashes
- The FAA aims to enhance safety by clearly explaining critical information manufacturers must disclose during certification.
- Two draft policy documents provide guidance on certification process and disclosing design changes impacting safety.
- Certification of new passenger planes expected to be more stringent following Boeing 737 Max accidents.
- FAA approved 737 Max without full understanding of flight control system, while Boeing withheld key details.
- New law passed in 2020 reforms FAA certification, including whistleblower protection and penalties for interference.