FAA gives Boeing 90 days to develop plan to address 'quality-control' issues
The FAA asserted that Boeing executives "must commit to real and profound improvements" following the Alaska Airlines Max 9 incident.
Source: foxbusiness.com
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Head of Boeing's 737 MAX program leaves after mid-air incident
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Boeing said on Wednesday it was replacing the head of its troubled 737 MAX program effective immediately, the first major executive departure since the Jan. 5 mid-air panel blowout of a new Alaska Airlines MAX 9. Ed Clark, who had been with the planemaker for nearly 18 years, departed as Boeing has been dealing with its latest crisis and has vowed to bolster quality efforts. Katie Ringgold is replacing him as vice president and general manager of the 737 program, according to a memo seen by Reuters sent to staff by Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Stan Deal.
Source: yahoo.com
Boeing's 737 Max 9 could return to service FRIDAY, despite fears jet is riddled with flaws after door plug blowout: So, would YOU fly on one?
The Federal Aviation Administration approved an inspection and maintenance process that will allow the Max 9 aircrafts to return to service as soon as Friday.
Source: dailymail.co.uk
Boeing plans ONE DAY work pause for employees to learn and 'reflect'
Boeing will have a 'Quality Stand Down' at their Seattle-area 737 factory on Thursday to hold workshops focused on quality following the Alaska Airlines door plug blowout.
Source: dailymail.co.uk