The Los Angeles Post
U.S. World Business Lifestyle
Today: April 05, 2025
Today: April 05, 2025

US watchdog to look into FAA's oversight of Boeing 737, 787 manufacturing, Semafor reports

FILE PHOTO: Boeing's new 737 MAX-9 is pictured under construction at their production facility in Renton, Washington
April 26, 2024
Reuters - Reuters

(Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Transportation's watchdog is looking into the Federal Aviation Administration's oversight of Boeing's manufacturing of 737s and 787s, Semafor reported on Wednesday.

"It's very healthy for the (Office of Inspector General) to be constantly auditing everything that happens across the DoT," the report quoted U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg as having said at the Semafor World Economy Summit.

"Obviously, when something is in the news, they're going to take a closer look the same way we're taking a closer look at Boeing."

The DoT, FAA and Boeing did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

In February, a group of U.S. lawmakers wanted the FAA to answer key questions about its oversight of Boeing, which has come under intense criticism and scrutiny since a door plug panel tore off a new Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 jet at 16,000 feet on Jan. 5.

In the aftermath of the blowout incident, the embattled planemaker has undergone a management shakeup, U.S. regulators have put curbs on its production, and deliveries have fallen by half in March.

(Reporting by Granth Vanaik in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh Kuber)

Share This

Popular

Business|Economy|Political|US|World

'This is a really big deal': Marc Stewart explains retaliatory tariffs from China

'This is a really big deal': Marc Stewart explains retaliatory tariffs from China
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Powell: Tariffs 'highly likely' to increase inflation

Powell: Tariffs 'highly likely' to increase inflation
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

JPMorgan executive says inflation and recession likely from tariffs

JPMorgan executive says inflation and recession likely from tariffs
Business|MidEast|Political|Technology|World

Microsoft AI CEO's remarks interrupted by pro-Palestinian protester

Microsoft AI CEO's remarks interrupted by pro-Palestinian protester

Technology

Business|Political|Technology|US

TikTok deal put on hold after China objects over tariffs, sources say

TikTok deal put on hold after China objects over tariffs, sources say
Business|Political|Technology|US

China hit brakes on TikTok deal after Trump announced wide-ranging tariffs, AP source says

China hit brakes on TikTok deal after Trump announced wide-ranging tariffs, AP source says
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology|US

Walmart denies ABC News report it could join investor group to buy TikTok

Walmart denies ABC News report it could join investor group to buy TikTok
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Nasdaq confirms it is in bear market, ending more than 20% below record close

Nasdaq confirms it is in bear market, ending more than 20% below record close

Access this article for free.

Already have an account? Sign In