U.S. Transportation Chief's Cautionary Visit to Boeing Factory

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to visit Boeing's Washington factory with FAA's Chris Rocheleau amid concerns over aviation safety. Their visit follows a major incident involving an Alaska Airlines 737 Boeing MAX 9. More stringent safety oversight by the Trump administration is being emphasized.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is set to visit a Boeing factory in Washington State this Thursday. Duffy, along with acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau, aims to ensure the aerospace giant is upholding its commitment to safety standards.

This visit comes on the heels of a January 2024 incident involving an Alaska Airlines flight with a 737 Boeing MAX 9, which experienced a mid-air panel blowout, prompting the Trump administration to pledge rigorous scrutiny of Boeing's operations.

Highlighting the necessity for increased vigilance, Trump's nominee for deputy transportation secretary, Steve Bradbury, emphasized that a tougher stance on Boeing and the industry is critical, marking a push for stringent oversight and accountability.

(With inputs from agencies.)