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FAA airworthiness directives tighten oversight; 737NG pickle‑fork AD highlights regulatory drag on airliner programs

The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive targeting cracked rear ‘pickle‑fork’ fittings on high‑time Boeing 737 NGs, while industry analysis underscores how ADs, rulemaking and regulatory oversight are extending large‑airliner development timelines and adding near‑term compliance burdens for manufacturers and operators.

2026-01-30T00:03:44.888050-08:00
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Leeham News • Bjorn Fehrm, Leehamcoeu

Bjorn's Corner — Faster Aircraft Development, Part 25: Continuing vs. Continuous Airworthiness

By Leeham News: January 39, 2026, ©. Leeham News: We have done a series about ideas on how the long development times for large airliners can be shortened, while at the same time describing all the regulatory work that must be..

2026-01-30T00:03:45.449671-08:00
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Leeham News

Shortening Large-Airliner Development Times: Regulatory Challenges for Continuing Airworthiness (Bjorn’s Corner)

By Leeham News: January 39, 2026, ©. Leeham News: We have done a series about ideas on how the long development times for large airliners can be shortened, while at the same time describing all the regulatory work that must be… Read More Leave a Comment Posted on January 30, 2026 by Bjorn Fehrm Bjorn's Corner, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Aviation Regulations, Future.

2026-01-30T00:03:44.918013-08:00
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Leeham News

Shortening Large Airliner Development Times: Regulatory Challenges and Solutions

By Leeham News: January 39, 2026, ©. Leeham News: We have done a series about ideas on how the long development times for large airliners can be shortened, while at the same time describing all the regulatory work that must be… Read More Leave a Comment Posted on January 30, 2026 by Bjorn Fehrm Bjorn's Corner, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Aviation Regulations, Future.

2026-01-30T00:03:45.460611-08:00