Article posted: 1/20/2013 4:09 PM

Aviation technology advances, FAA tries to keep up

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The unfolding saga of the Dreamliner, Boeing's highest-profile plane, has raised new questions about federal oversight of aircraft makers and airlines.

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Some aviation experts question the ability of the Federal Aviation Administration to keep up with changes in the way planes are being made today — both the technological advances and the use of multiple suppliers from around the globe. Others question whether regulators are too cozy with aircraft manufacturers.