Boeing is now facing a 90-day deadline to revamp its quality-control program, raising questions about the safety measures.
The first Boeing 737 MAX 9 airplane is pictured during its rollout for media at the Boeing factory in Renton, Washington on March 7, 2017., a former Boeing employee-turned-whistleblower, has cast a harsh spotlight on Boeing’s ongoing quality control problems. Barnett’s tragic passing comes as the airplane manufacturer is under fire for allegedly flouting manufacturing safety standards and risking passenger lives.
The FAA’s probe adds weight to concerns about Boeing’s manufacturing practices, with implications that could ripple throughout the aviation industry. Boeing is now facing a 90-day deadline to revamp its quality-control program, raising questions about whether passengers can ever truly trust the 737 Max again.
Adding to Boeing’s woes, the FAA’s investigation into the detached door panel remains ongoing. However, parallel to this, the National Transportation Safety Board is alsoThe era of unchecked self-regulation for Boeing may be over. The FAA’s audit, along with the other investigations, could have far-reaching consequences. Expect tighter oversight of Boeing’s manufacturing, a major overhaul of quality-control programs, and potentially even fines or legal penalties.
The aircraft maker has detailed its latest steps to correct lapses in quality in a memo to employees from Stan Deal, president of Boeing’s commercial plane division, as per an
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