One of the concerns held by Europeans about the Safety case for the resumption of flying is the dual role of the FAA. Whilst no-one is saying that EASA and National Safety organisations in Western Europe are perfect - far from it - at least their drivers are clear. Safety, safety, and safety, in that order.
The FAA's drivers are not so clear. they also have to "promote" Aviation in and for the USA.
The one that still bugs me is the BA 3 engine flight from the West Coast to the UK. One part of the FAA decided to make a big deal of that flight.
The part of the FAA that made a big deal of that flight was not the "safety" part.