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Boeing seeks FAA extensions for international sales and operational exemptions

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Boeing seeks FAA extensions for international sales and operational exemptions
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Boeing has filed multiple exemption requests with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to extend permissions related to aircraft operations and sales outside the United States. The aerospace giant is seeking these extensions to navigate certain aspects of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), crucial for its international market activities.

On November 18, Boeing submitted a request to prolong an exemption that has been in place since January 8, 1982. This exemption allows Boeing to conduct flight testing and sales demonstrations abroad using aircraft registered under its dealer’s aircraft registration certificate. These certificates enable U.S.-based manufacturers like Boeing to operate test flights without obtaining a standard certificate of aircraft registration.

However, there are limitations; such aircraft can only be operated domestically unless being delivered internationally. A prospective buyer may operate an aircraft for demonstration purposes while under direct supervision by the holder of the Dealer's Aircraft Registration Certificate or their agent.

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Boeing emphasized the need for flexibility in operating outside the U.S., citing scenarios where specific weather conditions required them to demonstrate capabilities in foreign countries. "For example, to obtain either hot or cold weather may require us [Boeing – ed. note] to go outside the US to obtain the required conditions," they noted.

In April 2023, when granting its last exemption, the FAA limited it to two years instead of five, due to Boeing's inability to demonstrate public interest adequately and allowing time for safety evaluations under a dealer’s certificate. Conditions included obtaining permission from host countries before operating without a standard airworthiness certificate.

Another extension request was filed on November 18 concerning foreign airlines' pilots participating in customer acceptance flights. This request aims at allowing foreign pilots with private pilot certificates based on their licenses from home countries to serve as second-in-command during demonstration flights without needing an FAA Instrument written test. "Renewal of Exemption 18767 will enhance Boeing’s ability...with no reduction in safety," stated Boeing.

The FAA had previously extended this exemption until April 30, 2025, permitting foreign pilots as first officers during evaluation flights under special permits but imposed restrictions such as requiring a U.S.-licensed captain and prohibiting use for delivery flights or operations outside U.S. territory.

Additionally, Boeing requested another extension related to cockpit voice (CVR) and flight data recorders (FDR) regulations differing between countries. This exemption would apply to several models including the 737 Next Generation (NG), 737 MAX, 767, and 777 aircraft for pre-delivery tests not conforming entirely with U.S. standards.

This latest round of exemptions reflects ongoing challenges and regulatory navigation necessary for maintaining global competitiveness amidst evolving aviation industry standards and economic considerations.

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