Boeing Under Scrutiny: U.S. Transportation Chief Seeks Meeting

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy requested a meeting with Boeing's CEO to address ongoing quality and safety issues following incidents involving the 737 MAX 9. The FAA maintains strict oversight, and production caps remain until safety standards are fully assured.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has issued a summons for Boeing's CEO to meet in Washington, D.C., citing persisting quality and safety issues that plague the aviation giant.

The call for action follows a troubling incident where a door panel detached mid-flight from an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9, drawing heightened scrutiny from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Duffy emphasized on social media that he intends to personally inspect Boeing's safety measures. In response to the ongoing safety concerns, a production cap on the 737 MAX remains, restricting financial recovery amidst fierce competition from Airbus.

(With inputs from agencies.)