Update (1815ET): FAA told Boeing on Wednesday it won’t grant any production expansion of the MAX, including the 737-9 MAX.
FAA also approved “a thorough inspection and maintenance process that must be performed on each of the grounded 171 Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft. Upon successful completion, the aircraft will be eligible to return to service.”
“Following the completion of the enhanced maintenance and inspection process on each aircraft, the door plugs on the 737-9 MAX will be in compliance with the original design which is safe to operate”
But, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg followed the statement by saying that not only is The FAA examining specific manufacturing concerns related to Boeing’s 737 Max 9 aircraft, “but also a bigger picture examination of any and all quality issues.”
“I think that’s going to include a structural discussion about how best to conduct this kind of oversight and going forward,” Buttigieg continued.
Finally, Buttigieg added that “right now everything is on the table” to make sure that the design and manufacturing of Boeing aircraft was as strong as it could be.
Boeing shares slid further on the news…
But, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg followed the statement by saying that not only is The FAA examining specific manufacturing concerns related to Boeing’s 737 Max 9 aircraft, “but also a bigger picture examination of any and all quality issues.”
“I think that’s going to include a structural discussion about how best to conduct this kind of oversight and going forward,” Buttigieg continued.
Finally, Buttigieg added that “right now everything is on the table” to make sure that the design and manufacturing of Boeing aircraft was as strong as it could be.
Boeing shares slid further on the news…