Boeing is set to brief European regulators (EASA) on its new production plans following the 737 MAX panel blowout incident. The company will outline the measures it has taken to address the issues that led to the incident and to ensure the safety and quality of its aircraft. The briefing comes after a Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft operated by Alaska Airlines experienced a door plug blowout during a flight in January. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has been investigating the incident, and Boeing has faced criticism for its handling of the situation.
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Boeing's senior vice president of quality, Elizabeth Lund, stated that the company has increased investment in training, simplified work instructions, and increased supplier oversight. These measures are aimed at preventing similar incidents from occurring in the future. Lund also noted that Boeing has confidence that no other aircraft were delivered with the same issues as the Alaska Airlines jet. The company has conducted a fleet-wide check to ensure the safety of its aircraft.
The briefing with European regulators will be attended by representatives from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as well. The FAA has been closely involved in the investigation and has been working with Boeing to address the issues that led to the incident. Boeing's actions have also been under scrutiny from other regulators and agencies. The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a criminal probe into the company's actions, and the NTSB has imposed sanctions on Boeing for disclosing non-public details of the ongoing investigation.
The company has faced criticism for its handling of the incident and for its overall safety and quality practices. Boeing has acknowledged its responsibility for the blowout and has stated that it is working to ensure that similar incidents do not occur in the future. The briefing with European regulators will provide an opportunity for Boeing to demonstrate its commitment to safety and to outline the steps it has taken to address the issues that led to the incident. The company will need to address the concerns of regulators and demonstrate that it has taken the necessary steps to ensure the safety and quality of its aircraft.