FAA Proposes $3.1M Fine Against Boeing for Safety Breaches
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced its intention to impose a hefty fine of $3.1 million against Boeing Co. This proposed fine is in response to multiple safety violations that took place between September 2023 and February 2024.
These penalties are a result of hundreds of quality system violations that were identified at Boeing’s 737 factory in Renton, Washington, and contractor Spirit AeroSystems’ facility in Wichita, Kansas.
Among the violations were issues related to the alarming incident on January 5, 2024, involving an Alaska Airlines door plug blowout. During this incident, a Boeing 737 MAX 9 lost a door panel mid-flight. Furthermore, the FAA discovered that Boeing employees had pressured safety officials into approving aircraft that failed to meet the required standards, all in a bid to adhere to delivery schedules.
Boeing now has a 30-day window to respond to these proposed fines. The company has stated that it is currently reviewing the penalties. Meanwhile, it continues to emphasize its ongoing safety and quality improvement efforts under FAA oversight.
Source: FAA Newsroom