FAA chief plans reform of new plane reviews in wake of crashes

Aviation regulators around the world need to do a better job of assessing hazards in aircraft designs and understanding how pilots might be tripped up by complex technology in the wake of the 2 fatal crashes on Boeing’s 737 Max, the chief of the FAA said Tuesday. FAA Administrator Steve Dickson said the agency is addressing concerns raised by several reviews of the crashes after a safety system on the plane went haywire. “Going forward beyond the Max, some key things are emerging regarding aircraft certification processes, not only in the US but around the world,” Dickson said. “I’m committed to addressing each of these issues.” Dickson offered no specifics on the potential changes in aircraft certification and the agency hasn’t announced a formal process to rewrite its regulations. <br/>