Official Boeing press release or statement

FAA to Conduct New Three-Month Review of Boeing 737 Safety Processes After Door Plug Incident

Oct 18, 2024, 05:00 PM

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Friday that it will open a new three-month review of Boeing's safety processes and compliance with regulations. This decision follows a government watchdog's recommendation for the FAA to be more proactive in its oversight of the planemaker. The review comes after an in-flight emergency in January, where a door plug blew off a Boeing 737 jetliner during an Alaska Airlines flight. The FAA aims to ensure lasting improvements in Boeing's safety practices through this review.