Boeing Given 90 Days to Address Systemic 737 Max Production Issues Amid Pilot Distrust and Call for Sweeping Quality Reforms
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The FAA gives Boeing 90 days to fix ongoing quality control issues with the 737 Max jet production. Critics say the issues are deep and systemic.
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Pilots have lost trust in Boeing due to recurring issues, like a design flaw in the anti-icing system that requires pilots to use reminders.
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Problems span the Max's development, from rushed design and certification to mistakes in production, according to a former Boeing manager. He still won't fly the jet.
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Boeing pledges to slow down and encourage employees to speak up about issues, but critics remain skeptical of real change after past promises.
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The FAA demands Boeing incorporate audit findings and outside expert recommendations into a plan to profoundly improve quality control issues.