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Boeing appoints Doug Ackerman to review certification processes for its next-generation airliner

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Boeing has named veteran executive Doug Ackerman to assess the company’s aircraft certification processes and help shape a “future-state certification model,” positioning the review as part of preparations for its next generation of commercial aircraft.

Discovered 2026-09-30T17:51:05.268542-07:00 | 2026-09-30T17:51:05.268542-07:00

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  • Ackerman’s mandate puts Boeing’s certification processes under review ahead of its next-generation airliner.
  • The effort signals that certification planning is being treated as a core program issue, with implications for how Boeing prepares future aircraft for regulatory approval.
  • A defined “future-state certification model” could shape development processes across Boeing’s commercial aircraft programs.

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