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FAA Launches Comprehensive Safety Review of Boeing

The Federal Aviation Administration is scrutinizing Boeing's safety processes following a series of technical failures and oversight criticisms.

  • The FAA's review will focus on Boeing's response time, risk assessment, resource allocation, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
  • A January incident involving a Boeing 737-9 MAX led to increased scrutiny, after a door plug blew off mid-flight, prompting an emergency landing.
  • An FAA audit earlier this year identified multiple non-compliance issues in Boeing's manufacturing and quality control processes.
  • The Transportation Department's Inspector General criticized the FAA for ineffective oversight, citing unresolved reports of undue pressure on safety inspectors.
  • FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker has committed to holding Boeing accountable and improving the agency's oversight practices.
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