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In more concerning news for Boeing, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced later on Friday that it will be conducting a three-month review of the US aviation giant’s production compliance and risk management practices.
“The FAA will review Boeing’s Continued Operational Safety processes to ensure they meet FAA requirements and result in timely, accurate safety-related information for FAA use,” the US regulator said in a statement.
This audit is part of the enhanced surveillance program put in place following an in-flight incident on Jan 5 involving a 737 MAX 9 operated by Alaska Airlines and scheduled for delivery in October 2023.
“This review is part of our aggressive oversight to ensure Boeing has the right tools to sustain lasting changes to its safety culture,” the statement added.