Federal Register #FAA20255699

Boeing Petition for Exemption from CO2 Certification for 777 Freighter Aircraft

This notice concerns a regulatory petition submitted by The Boeing Company to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation. - The Boeing Company is requesting an exemption from specific Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 38.1 and 40 CFR 1030.1) related to airplane CO2 certification requirements. - These regulations implement the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) global standards for fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions. - Boeing seeks permission to certify 35 Boeing 777 Freighter (777F) airplanes after January 1, 2028, even though these aircraft do not meet the updated fuel efficiency limits. - The exemption would allow Boeing to continue production and meet customer demand until the more fuel-efficient 777-8F model is available. - No procurement of products or services is involved; this is a regulatory request for public comment, not a solicitation or contract award. - Key OEM highlighted: The Boeing Company.

Description

This notice summarizes a petition from The Boeing Company seeking relief from specific Federal Aviation Regulations related to airplane CO2 certification requirements. Boeing requests an exemption to certify 35 Boeing 777 Freighter airplanes after January 1, 2028, which do not meet the fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission limits. The exemption aims to allow Boeing to meet customer demand and maintain production until a more fuel-efficient replacement becomes available. Public comments on this petition are due by May 7, 2026.

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