FAA Gives Boeing 90-Day Deadline to Address Quality Control Failures
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given Boeing a 90-day deadline to create a comprehensive plan addressing its systemic quality control issues. The mandate follows a serious mid-air incident in January when a door panel detached from an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9. FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker emphasized the need for "real and profound improvements" and has capped 737 MAX production until the agency is satisfied. The plan must incorporate findings from an FAA audit and an expert review panel report on the company's safety culture. Boeing's CEO has acknowledged the directive and committed to delivering the required action plan.
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