The Federal Aviation Administration will evaluate potential violations in the production of Boeing aircraft

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced this Thursday, January 11, that it is launching investigation What about the aerospace giant Boeing He followed regulations to ensure the planes he built were safe to fly.

“Boeing cannot guarantee that its finished products will conform thereto Approved design And were in a position to work together Security I agree with you Inspection and testing procedures No Quality systemsaid FAA In a letter to a company located in Seattle.

This FAA Some frozen on Saturday Boeing 737 Max 9 After a controversial incident on a flight last week Alaska Airlines. Meanwhile, the door-like panel closed Flight, leaving a huge hole in the plane. Was frightened by the incident Passengers And the company was re-investigated which involved two planes Fatal plane crash In 2018 and 2019.

Thursday’s announcement marks the start of a Extensive research Then about possible problems with the aircraft FAA Said she was informed of “inconsistencies” in others Maximum 9. “This event “It should never have happened and cannot happen again,” the agency said in a statement. “The practices of Boeing product They have to meet the high safety standards that they are legally responsible for meeting.”

This FAA formally informed the company of investigation In a letter sent on Thursday. This National Transportation Safety Board “It is also investigating the incident on Friday.” It is a statement, Boeing Said: “We will cooperate fully and transparently FAA And NTSB In their investigation.”

He CEO of Boeing During a company meeting on Tuesday, employees told the aerospace giant that their “mistake” and will be transparent in its efforts to move forward after the grounding of dozens of planes 737 max 9 by Security issues. “We are going to resolve this matter first by admitting our mistake,” he said. Dave Calhoun, according to an extract provided by the company. “We’re going to approach it with 100% and full transparency every step of the way.”

This FAA Earlier announced that it is grounding 171 Boeing Max 9 aircraft Until they can be realized Formal inspections of the plane. However, the airlines could not take off Formal inspections Due to lack of clarity on the part of Boeing And no FAAAircraft that require a formal procedure to fly again. Alaska And United Airlines They are the only two American companies that own planes Boeing Max 9 in their fleet.

This National Transportation Safety Boardwho is leading the investigation into the January 5 accident, has recovered Partknown as Door stopperThat will provide valuable clues to what researchers say is why the part failed.

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