Canadian aircraft certification process in need of an overhaul

The time is ripe for Canada to take control and ownership of the aircraft certification process as a first step in managing its sovereignty in matters of aviation safety. Canadians deserve no less.
Air Canada Boeing 737 Max 8, pictured Nov. 2, 2017.
In testimony last week in Washington, D.C., the acting administrator of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration disclosed the lack of understanding among high-ranking FAA staff of the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System installed on Boeing’s 737 Max series aircraft. While such an admi...

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