FAA says it will audit Boeing's production line after 737 Max 9 accident
Publishing timestamp: 2024-01-12 10:33:01
Summary
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it will audit Boeing's production line after a door plug blew out on an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9. The FAA is considering using an independent third party to oversee Boeing inspections and quality. The incident led to the grounding of over 170 Boeing 737 Max 9s. The FAA will evaluate Boeing's compliance with quality procedures and assess risks related to self-monitoring of quality control. Boeing CEO acknowledged the mistake and the incident highlights scrutiny on Boeing's quality problems and regulatory oversight.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/12/faa-to-audit-boeing-production-line-after-737-max-9-accident.html