Regulations and Government
The aircraft certification process
You are sitting in a diner, sipping your fourth cup of coffee, solving aviation’s problems with an old friend, when the idea comes to you in a caffeinated

You are sitting in a diner, sipping your fourth cup of coffee, solving aviation’s problems with an old friend, when the idea comes to you in a caffeinated burst of inspiration: a new jet, one that will fill a niche no manufacturer has yet tackled, with safety features, performance, efficiency and comfort that will open new markets and sell like hot cakes around the globe.

You grab a fistful of napkins and begin sketching frantically, trying to get the idea on paper before it loses its luster. Your friend adds some helpful details, the rough outline takes shape, including the number of engines and the basic configuration, and after a few minutes, you start throwing names around. In that diner-inspired creative session, a new airplane manufacturer is born.

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