You might think selling airplanes internationally would be a breeze for a giant like Boeing. But there are some rules getting in the way, and Boeing is asking for a little help from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Since the '80s, Boeing has been looking for ways to make selling and demonstrating their planes abroad smoother. Right now, they can test planes with special certificates, but only in the US unless they’re being delivered to a foreign buyer. Boeing wants to change that.

Another request? Boeing wants foreign pilots to be able to fly their demo planes without extra US tests. This could make overseas sales easier. Plus, they want to test planes with recorders that meet other countries' rules, even if they don’t meet US ones. But the FAA isn't giving in so easily. They gave Boeing a two-year break, not the five years they hoped for, and with some conditions to keep things safe and beneficial for the public.

During the recent machinists' strike, Boeing even cut back on events to save cash. No big shows with test planes meant less spending. The goal? Boeing wants to make international sales simpler, which could lead to more jobs and tax revenue. But safety is always the FAA's priority.

Boeing's Bid for Easier Global Aircraft Sales

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