"FAA Boosts Oversight of Boeing Amid Safety Concerns"
TL;DR
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration, Mike Whitaker, pledged to increase on-the-ground monitoring of Boeing's aircraft production following a recent incident involving a 737 Max 9 jet. The FAA's move comes after a door panel blew out of the jet, raising concerns about Boeing's quality-control practices and the FAA's oversight. The agency has barred Boeing from expanding production of the 737 Max series until it addresses quality-control issues, and is emphasizing the importance of safety and public confidence in the aviation system.
- F.A.A. Chief Pledges 'More Boots on the Ground' to Monitor Boeing The New York Times
- Why the FAA Still Can't Fix Boeing The Wall Street Journal
- WATCH LIVE: House subcommittee holds aviation hearing as Boeing faces scrutiny for door blowout Fox News
- Live news: US aviation regulator to put 'more boots on the ground' at Boeing Financial Times
- FAA increases oversight of Boeing 737 Max 9 jets after Alaska Airlines near-disaster NBC News
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