Boeing is facing heightened scrutiny and criticism over quality control issues after the discovery of misdrilled holes in some undelivered 737 fuselages and a recent mid-air incident involving a 737 Max 9 jet. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has inspected 94% of the 737 Max 9 planes, and they are eligible to return to service. However, the FAA is increasing its on-the-ground presence to monitor Boeing's manufacturing processes more closely. Emirates, a £40bn Boeing customer, has expressed dissatisfaction with the company, with its CEO citing a 'progressive decline' in Boeing's standards and warning that the manufacturer is in the 'last chance saloon.' The FAA's handling of Boeing's issues will be under the spotlight as the agency's administrator, Michael Whitaker, is set to testify before a House subcommittee. Spirit AeroSystems, a key supplier to Boeing, has notified the company of a non-conformity related to two holes drilled incorrectly and postponed its 2024 forecast due to uncertainty around the 737 Max production rates.
94% Of Boeing Max 9s Are Back In The Air, Says FAA https://t.co/KgCNpI8b39
Boeing's problems were front and center again as the National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary report on the door panel that flew off an Alaska Airlines plane. @GeoffRBennett discussed more with @milesobrien. https://t.co/dBLrFstf9K
House committee grills FAA to hold Boeing accountable for plane accident https://t.co/q8Hw7sXEKP
Boeing to assess whether more action needed after NTSB findings, official says https://t.co/7ZJ948DdhG https://t.co/dd9cZPfVst
Five facts from US safety board report on Boeing MAX 9 door panel https://t.co/vVWyMj38CT https://t.co/qwNJqMCQ9E
During today’s @TransportGOP Aviation Subcommittee hearing, @FAA_Mike expressed confidence in the agency's inspection process for Boeing's Max 9 planes following January's alarming accident at PDX -- & even told me directly he'd feel comfortable flying on them himself. Watch ⬇️ https://t.co/hxsqzueRv0
Boeing execs have spent the past month grappling with the aftermath of a near-catastrophe on an airborne 737 Max jet. But a labor rift 10 years in the making poses new risks, as workers demand a 50% raise https://t.co/0TrfpcrClP
FAA head Mike Whitaker says "I certainly agree that the current system is not working, because it's not delivering safe aircraft" amid the Boeing quality issue Read more🔗 https://t.co/MKjnW4lOvg
Lawmakers’ questions about the safety of Boeing’s airplanes had to compete with GOP complaints about airports that house migrants in a House hearing on aviation safety today. Full story: https://t.co/sUSfXISkGo https://t.co/mZtCpGYysL
"An event like this must not happen on an airplane. We simply must do better for our customers and their passengers." #9News https://t.co/BKbQSD1msj
⚠️ FACTBOX-FIVE FACTS FROM US SAFETY BOARD REPORT ON BOEING MAX 9 DOOR PANEL Full Story → https://t.co/G1ATYGC5oQ https://t.co/OAQHKeXXY9
The #FAA needs to be laser-focused on making sure recent mistakes from #Boeing aren't allowed to happen again. Pleased to know that FAA Administrator Whitaker and his team are ramping-up oversight of quality control from start to finish. More here 👇 https://t.co/q3BJvtUR5d
The latest trouble for the aviation industry and the FAA has been safety issues related to Boeing 737 Max 9 aircrafts after a door blew off an Alaska Airlines flight earlier this year. https://t.co/UcDigmyE3Y
FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker pledges to hold Boeing accountable for any violations of safety rules https://t.co/qk8u77AUHw https://t.co/UvphCaapYv
The Safety Report on the Boeing Door Plug Accident Is Out. 5 Things to Know. https://t.co/FfrXE2MToA
Top US aviation regulator says oversight of Boeing 'is not delivering safe aircraft'. https://t.co/Peq9fyOsJs Click the image to read more:
We appreciate the @NTSB’s work on the preliminary report into #AS1282 and will review their findings expeditiously. And we will continue to cooperate fully and transparently with the NTSB and the FAA investigations. More: https://t.co/xvpu5W7Cr5 https://t.co/zvJVVOjlxW
JUST IN - FAA increases presence at all Boeing facilities; the current safety system is "not working," says U.S. aviation regulator head — Sky
As Boeing reels from its most recent crisis, union leaders say they are ready to go on strike to secure a new contract. https://t.co/UrJmhkmhY5
Today I questioned @FAANews Administrator @FAA_Mike about what the FAA can do to reduce helicopter noises in our communities. He agrees that community stakeholder meetings are critical, and I have invited the FAA to come to the 8th District and hear firsthand from local… https://t.co/2Lqvcm0Pb2
FAA chief says oversight of Boeing ‘is not delivering safe aircraft’ https://t.co/1PlKGoZwCw
FAA increases presence at all Boeing facilities with more inspectors needed after mid-flight blowout on MAX 9 Read more🔗 https://t.co/DcnateOfyd
Top U.S. aviation regulator says oversight of Boeing ‘is not delivering safe aircraft’ https://t.co/L83EzR2wNg
BREAKING: The @NTSB has released its preliminary report into the depressurization incident last month that forced an @AlaskaAir flight to make an emergency return to Portland International Airport shortly after taking off https://t.co/OG83f4RrZL
Initial report on Boeing 737 Max 9 midair blowout released https://t.co/WpSPjHTH3K
The flying experience for passengers in my district and the nation is deteriorating due to flight delays and workforce shortages. The Federal Aviation Administration has a duty to ensure modern, efficient, and safe air travel for all Americans. https://t.co/3QbVpc6uvL
US aviation regulator to put ‘more boots on the ground’ at Boeing https://t.co/7ekFsRHEgd
Airlines believe Alaska Airlines’ door blowout incident will, well, blow over—yet public confidence in Boeing has taken a significant hit. Read more: https://t.co/xWLOoVHYTk https://t.co/OVbRIVrZp9
"Safety must always be this Committee’s top priority." Watch my opening statement from today's @TransportDems hearing on aviation safety & @FAANews with @FAA_Mike ⬇️ https://t.co/cYrl0EMYmj
The new chief of the Federal Aviation Administration says the agency will use more people to monitor aircraft manufacturing and hold Boeing accountable for any violations of safety regulations. https://t.co/aCfgtyDvDT
Bottom line: Keeping the flying public safe must always come before company profits. I'm relieved Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun heard my message loud and clear and took action. https://t.co/t41uRGpbjy
As we continue to debate the FAA Reauthorization, I will push to include the Let Experienced Pilots Fly Act as part of the final package. Allowing experienced pilots to fly, train, and teach the next generation will be critical to ending the chaos at our airports and in the…
Exchange between @RepColinAllred and @FAA_Mike on how to improve plane manufacturing process and oversight of it after Alaska Airline's Boeing plane door plug mishap and Boeing manufacturing concerns. https://t.co/2c7TjgWSJq
Shares of Boeing $BA are up modestly ahead of NTSB's plans to release a report about the incident with Alaska Airlines, in which a door panel flew off the jet. The report is set to come out later today. #Boeing #stocks https://t.co/E0O7LXqVoc
The Federal Aviation Administration’s top official, Mike Whitaker, told a House panel on Tuesday that the agency would step up its on-the-ground presence monitoring Boeing’s aircraft production, one month after a door panel blew out of a 737 Max 9 jet. https://t.co/D7dBNKamAQ
Later today, my colleagues on @TransportGOP will be grilling @FAA_Mike over serious concerns about passenger safety. I'll be focusing on what @FAANews is doing to ensure illegal migrants cannot be housed at FAA sites like @JFKairport. https://t.co/mbcQucqAE3
Later today, my colleagues on @TransportGOP will be grilling @FAA_Mike over serious concerns about passenger safety. I'll be focusing on what @FAANews is doing to ensure illegal migrants cannot housed at FAA sites like @JFKairport. https://t.co/yumRahLgmy
Indianapolis is home to @INDairport, the best airport in North America. My work on the @TransportDems aviation subcommittee is all about keeping this vital industry moving forward – for passengers, for aviation workers, and our communities as a whole. ✈️ https://t.co/40xnThbbmd
Southwest Airlines has announced that they will now carry Naloxone or "Narcan" the overdose-reversal drug in their in-flight medical kits. I introduced legislation last year to require this life saving medication on planes, and I'm glad they decided to do this proactively. https://t.co/e1f1vCW2fX
NTSB’s preliminary report will come down early this afternoon. Important to note that NTSB typically does not assign any probable cause in preliminary reports, more just a gathering of the facts so far. Will be curious to see what’s in this one. https://t.co/2ya4iMEJ1N
Federal Aviation Administration chief 'confident' agency can keep aviation safe https://t.co/PQxaqoFiwE
* U.S. NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD SAYS BOEING 737 MAX 9 ALASKA AIRLINES PRELIMINARY REPORT WILL BE MADE PUBLIC AT APPROXIMATELY 2 PM @reuters $BA $SPR
*NTSB TO RELEASE BOEING 737 MAX 9 ACCIDENT REPORT AT 2PM ET
Airlines believe Alaska Airlines’ door blowout incident will, well, blow over—yet public confidence in Boeing has taken a significant hit. https://t.co/kBv9Oa1Uxs
Boeing’s standards ‘progressively declining’ – top airline boss The US company has prioritized financial performance over engineering excellence, according to Tim Clark https://t.co/TZpx9fdmcr https://t.co/QSJM8AlqxG
The new chief of the Federal Aviation Administration says the agency will use more people to monitor aircraft manufacturing and hold Boeing accountable for any violations of safety regulations: https://t.co/uPKebauX0l
As a member of @TransportDems, I'm committed to: ✈Protecting the safety of the flying public ✈Maintaining U.S. leadership in aviation ✈Securing the future of U.S. aviation Today, I discuss with @FAA_Mike the need to enact long-term FAA legislation to achieve those goals.
Spirit Aero delays 2024 forecast on MAX production cap, Airbus talks https://t.co/FK9DfnEpLK https://t.co/FphDfZzTQG
⚠️ U.S. SAFETY REGULATOR TO RELEASE INITIAL REPORT ON BOEING 737 MAX CABIN BLOWOUT - AGENCY (Reuters) The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board will release its preliminary report on the Jan. 5 Boeing 737 MAX 9 door panel blowout on Tuesday, the agency said Tuesday. The… https://t.co/kbzjWjGbbX
What I view as prosecutorial malpractice. @cnegroni with a good take on the DOJ’s failure to rein in Boeing: https://t.co/8LPSXTOfOn
“The system is designed really as an audit system, and I think that hasn’t worked well enough,” FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker said on the FAA’s introduction of more direct inspections at Boeing. https://t.co/Cxk7CaMuLw https://t.co/5uGsQznOEi
Spirit AeroSystems, the top supplier to Boeing, withholds financial guidance for this year as it waits for clarity on production-rate plans for the 737 Max model https://t.co/2jWzszLPJK
FAA chief Mike Whitaker is set to face questions from lawmakers on Capitol Hill in the wake of the Boeing MAX-9 door plug blowout. @tomcostellonbc reports on the latest details. https://t.co/UyS55VefkF
Spirit AeroSystems reports a surprise profit but won’t provide guidance until timing of 737 Max production increases becomes clear https://t.co/HLMLfTUMdO
* FAA CHIEF MIKE WHITAKER SAYS THERE NEEDS TO BE PERMANENT INSPECTORS AT SPIRIT, IN ADDITION TO BOEING @reuters $BA $SPR
US FAA chief to face questions on Boeing after MAX 9 emergency https://t.co/U9Gk0WQVWX https://t.co/Z79SqRp6b2
⚠️ SPIRIT AERO POSTPONES 2024 FORECAST (Reuters) Spirit AeroSystems on Tuesday postponed providing a forecast for 2024 after customer Boeing was barred from raising its 737 MAX production following a mid-air cabin panel blowout..... For more on this story, check out PiQ Suite https://t.co/x4cojLeUod
The FAA’s top official will pledge to hold Boeing accountable for any quality lapses as the agency examines the US planemaker’s manufacturing processes https://t.co/MWPU3A9BRD
House Transportation subcmte hearing today with FAA Administrator Whitaker. Expect lots of questions about Boeing
Boeing executives have spent the past month grappling with the aftermath of the near-catastrophe on an airborne 737 Max jet. But a new risk looms: a labor rift 10 years in the making https://t.co/Gr6IFwoF1N
WSJ on FAA and Boeing $BA failing repeatedly over the last 5 years: The 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019 exposed flaws in the regulatory approach. Accident investigators blamed a faulty flight-control system known as MCAS for sending the planes into fatal nosedives. Boeing… https://t.co/nz09Z26xC6
The FAA keeps trying—and failing—to fix Boeing. “We’re not their quality department.” https://t.co/UgWxxT7n9E https://t.co/UgWxxT7n9E
A string of fuselage flaws and a close call from January has Boeing’s best-selling plane under intense scrutiny. https://t.co/ELZX7xrEEH
The FAA’s handling of the latest Boeing crisis, where a door panel blew out of a 737 Max 9 jet, will come under the spotlight on Tuesday when the agency’s administrator testifies before a House subcommittee about its oversight process. https://t.co/2EcSVbNo5V
$BA $SPR | Spirit AeroSystems In Statement Said Spirit Notified Boeing Last Week Of A Non-conformity - Said Engineering Determined That There Is No Safety-of-flight Issue https://t.co/Ft9x6I7tpO
Tomorrow, @FAA_Mike joins @TransportDems to learn what the Federal Aviation Administration is doing to address aviation’s biggest challenges, including strengthening safety. https://t.co/hnXoaJF0NJ https://t.co/AjxU2AFjap
The FAA is conducting intensive an intensive “nose-to-tail, wingtip-to-wingtip inspection” at Boeing's Renton plant and at its supplier Spirit AeroSystems in Wichita. Boeing said it will slow production to enhance quality. https://t.co/mA0R3s1Zle
The FAA says it will start taking a closer look at Boeing 737 Max 9 jets after a near-disaster that saw a door panel on an Alaska Airlines jet blow out midair last month. https://t.co/4bZCay1JtI
Look. Airline service has become awful and they do treat paying customers like cattle. For lots of reasons including never ending govt bailouts. But maybe this isn’t the best use of government right now. Can we stop the stream of human tragedy at the border first? https://t.co/dlkAUA6k2v
FAA says 94% of Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes inspected, back in service https://t.co/Lxw7mLOVft https://t.co/bvTI8EnBIc
Tomorrow the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee will hear testimony from @FAA_Mike. Use the link below to follow along on the @transportdems website. https://t.co/6ygzpqgxvc
Boeing is in the ‘last chance saloon,’ says Emirates head https://t.co/o9tEA6zrGf via @CNNBusiness
Yes. Families should be protected from being forced to pay a sky-high fee just to sit together during a flight. That is why I am working hard to include my Families Fly Together Act in the FAA Reauthorization bill. https://t.co/ZfQLBiV3AK
⚠️ FAA SAYS 94% OF BOEING 737 MAX 9 PLANES INSPECTED (Reuters) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Monday nearly 94% of Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes at two U.S. airlines have been inspected and returned to service following a mid-air emergency. The FAA lifted the…
"Progressive decline" in Boeing’s standards, says Emirates airline president https://t.co/kUP5FWqNSi https://t.co/lZCU5C7YYn
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION NOTES 94% OF BOEING 737 MAX 9 PLANES HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND ARE ELIGIBLE TO RETURN TO SERVICE The inspector: https://t.co/xKonBULv0c
$BA ❖ FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION NOTES 94% OF BOEING 737 MAX 9 PLANES HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND ARE ELIGIBLE TO RETURN TO SERVICE
Huge problems persist at Boeing for a variety of reasons, some of which are DEI. https://t.co/9wSNRlMJU2
"designed by clowns who in turn are supervised by monkeys". Boeing Finds More Misdrilled Holes on 737 in Latest Setback https://t.co/YiK6Pn1IxD
Boeing $BA is down just over 2% in early trading as a fresh Boeing 737 problem has investors shaking their heads. What we know so far: https://t.co/YE6Fq7It8C
Listen up @Boeing. Safety and engineering must take priority over financial performance. https://t.co/gi1KrMDqyC
Tomorrow, FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker will appear before the Subcommittee on Aviation. This will be @FAA_Mike's first appearance before the Committee since being confirmed by the Senate. https://t.co/sAGLxijqcM
This isn’t your decision to make. This isn’t government’s decision to make. This is up to each airline. I know it’s an election year Mr President, but be better than this. https://t.co/Vd9mMj4Srd
You ought to be able to fly with your child – and sit next to them – without paying an additional fee. It's time all airlines offered fee free family seating.
EMIRATES AIR PREZ: Boeing "needs a root and branch look at how it goes about producing aeroplanes .. they’ve got to put the house in order .. we trusted these people .. this is the last chance saloon." @FT $BA https://t.co/AiH1BWhfNh
Emirates Airlines boss says manufacturer ‘in last chance saloon’ as supplier Spirit Aerosystems finds two holes drilled incorrectly ❌🛬 Drive this dangerous, predatory, imbecilic company into bankruptcy… #NeverBoeing https://t.co/Wgq3ub067K
$BA Boeing Finds More Misdrilled Holes On 737 In Latest Setback - BBG https://t.co/lMcnmaPTb7
New: Emirates CEO has said he’s witnessed the “progressive decline” in Boeing’s standards, which he put down to long-running management and governance mis-steps, including prioritising financial performance over engineering excellence. https://t.co/3gQ2PAiz6Y
Boeing’s £40bn customer Emirates not happy… “last chance saloon” https://t.co/Wx0cs4jel9
Boeing finds 'non-conformance' in some undelivered 737 fuselages, company says https://t.co/9sAmMDcuik