Technical Advisory Boards to See Expanded Roles in Establishing Compliance
The FAA has announced progress in their use of independent external safety experts for certification of aircraft. The expansion affects Technical Advisory Boards, groups composed of private and public safety experts for certification of commercial, GA, and autonomous aircraft. The changes augment the previous Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act by promoting the establishment of the Advisory Boards earlier in the certification process. Now, different levels of Boards will be specified for differing projects, dependent upon the "project scope and the risks the aircraft could pose when it enters into service."