Boeing Under Scrutiny Following Alaska Airlines Incident

FAA Grounds All Boeing 737 Max 9 Jetliners for Inspection Amid Concerns Over Manufacturing Process

An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 was forced to make an emergency landing after a cabin panel blew off midair, prompting the FAA to ground all Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliners for inspection.
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun acknowledged the company's errors and promised to ensure such an incident would not happen again, though the exact fault in the aircraft has not been confirmed.
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines reported incidents of needing to tighten loose hardware on their Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft, raising concerns about the manufacturing process.
The FAA announced 'significant actions' to increase its oversight of Boeing, including an audit of the 737 Max 9 production line and possibly using an independent third party to oversee Boeing's inspections.
Boeing's culture and quality control have come under scrutiny, with critics suggesting a shift towards prioritizing finances over engineering since a 1997 merger.