Resurgent Garuda Indonesian Airlines is looking to expand and buy some new airplanes.
   Both those objectives received a shot in the arm as the U.S. FAA upped the airline’s ranking this week to Category 1.
   That designation came after the airlines of Indonesia had wallowed on the Cat. 2 list for a number of years because of some truly horrific airline incidents. The change opens new horizons, including the possibility of new aircraft sales for Chicago, Illinois-based Boeing.
   In addition to a smattering of Caribbean-based carriers, USA designated Cat. 2 dwellers include Thai Airways and Bangladesh Airlines as well as carriers from Ghana.
   A Category 2 rating means a country either lacks laws or regulations necessary to oversee air carriers in accordance with minimum international standards, or that its civil aviation authority—equivalent to the FAA for aviation safety matters—is deficient in one or more areas, such as technical expertise, trained personnel, record keeping, or inspection procedures.
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