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Boeing Faces New Safety Concerns as Windshield Cracks on Alaska Airlines Jet

The Federal Aviation Administration recommends inspections following a series of incidents, amid scrutiny over Boeing's manufacturing processes.

  • An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 jet's windshield cracked while landing in Oregon, marking the latest in a series of incidents involving Boeing aircraft.
  • The FAA has recommended inspections for Boeing 737-900ER models, following a series of safety incidents, including a windshield crack and a door plug detachment.
  • Boeing has faced scrutiny over its manufacturing processes, with an FAA audit revealing 33 failures out of 89 product audits.
  • The death of a whistleblower, John Barnett, who raised concerns about Boeing's production standards, is under investigation.
  • Boeing is implementing weekly compliance checks and additional audits to address quality issues identified by the FAA.
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