"FAA Oversight of Boeing 737 MAX Quality Control Raises Concerns"
TL;DR
The head of the FAA has pledged to maintain a physical presence at Boeing's 737 MAX factory until the agency is satisfied with the aircraft's quality control, following the grounding of 737-9 MAX planes after a door plug incident. The FAA has deployed inspectors to visually examine the planes and is transitioning to a direct inspection approach, requiring extensive measurements and data. Boeing's CEO plans to meet with senators amid frustration from Alaska Airlines over loose bolts found on its 737 MAX 9 jets, with the airline demanding improvements to Boeing's in-house quality programs.
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- FAA will have ‘boots on the ground’ at Boeing 737 MAX factory until quality control deemed appropriate: report Fox Business
- Alaska Airlines CEO says ‘many’ loose bolts found on grounded planes NBC News
- FAA May Expand Boeing Probe Beyond Max 9, Agency Chief Says Bloomberg
- Boeing said to send memo to suppliers demanding quality checks (NYSE:BA) Seeking Alpha
- How Did a Boeing Jet End Up With a Big Hole? The New York Times
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