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A week after a door stopper came off one of Boeing’s jets in mid-flight, US regulators are increasing control of the company’s manufacturing line.

The chairman of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated that he believed the 737-9 Max jet had “significant problems” as well as “other manufacturing issues.”

The FAA announced that it would examine the plane’s production process.

It also intends to assess who is in charge of quality oversight.

The FAA has transferred some aspects of plane quality inspection to Boeing for years, but the arrangement has been controversial, with frequent warnings of safety dangers.

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Boeing: US Regulator To Increase Oversight Of Firm After Blowout

“It is time to reexamine the delegation of authority and assess any associated safety risks,” FAA administrator Mike Whitaker stated.

“The grounding of the 737-9 and the numerous production-related difficulties uncovered in recent years necessitates a thorough risk-reduction strategy. The FAA is considering hiring an independent third party to oversee Boeing’s inspections and quality system.

Boeing waited to respond.

The US aerospace company has struggled to regain trust after 346 people were murdered in incidents involving a separate plane in the 737 Max series in 2018 and 2019.

Poor design of a component of its flight control system was discovered to have a role, and regulators grounded its popular 737 Max jets worldwide for more than 18 months. The FAA’s lax oversight was also condemned.

Boeing has identified several minor manufacturing difficulties since production resumed.

The rupture on an Alaska Airlines aircraft from Portland, Oregon, to California, which necessitated an emergency landing but resulted in no significant injuries, has rekindled concerns.

Passengers on Alaska Airlines flights have launched a class action lawsuit against Boeing. Their attorneys described the encounter as a “nightmare experience” with “economic, physical, and ongoing emotional consequences that have understandably deeply affected our clients”.

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Boeing: US Regulator To Increase Oversight Of Firm After Blowout

Mark Pegram, the father of Sam Pegram, an aid worker killed in the Ethiopian Airlines 2019 tragedy, said the emergency should prompt the government to reexamine the deal it reached with Boeing following the other tragic incidents, in which the company paid $2.5 billion but may have its criminal charges erased.

He also advocated for an independent industry monitor.

“The need for this independent oversight is even more necessary now when one considers the ineptness of the FAA which has failed again to properly oversee Boeing’s Max aircraft production, as evidenced by these latest near catastrophes,” he added.

“The lives of passengers should not needlessly, and once again, be put at risk.”

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) examines what happened aboard the Alaska Airlines plane, which had only been in service for eight weeks.

On Thursday, the FAA announced a formal investigation into Boeing’s processes.

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Boeing: US Regulator To Increase Oversight Of Firm After Blowout

It has also grounded 171 planes, most of the 737-9 Max fleet, with similar door plugs for inspections, revealing loose bolts and other concerns.

Boeing has stated that it will participate completely and transparently in the investigations. The supplier Spirit AeroSystems is also engaged.

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun has previously stated that the business will confess its “mistake” and refers to the problem as a “quality escape”.

Mr Whitaker of the FAA told CNBC that investigators suspected there were “other manufacturing problems”.

SOURCE – (BBC)

Kiara Grace is a staff writer at VORNews, a reputable online publication. Her writing focuses on technology trends, particularly in the realm of consumer electronics and software. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for breaking down complex topics.

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