[Source: BBC]For years, the FAA has delegated some parts of quality reviewing of planes to Boeing, but the practice has been controversial, drawing repeated warnings of safety risks. “It is time to re-examine the delegation of authority and assess any associated safety risks,” FAA administrator Mike Whitaker said in a statement. The blowout on the Alaska Airlines flight from Portland, Oregon to California, which forced an emergency landing but resulted in no serious injuries, has revived scrutiny. Passengers on the Alaska Airlines flight have filed a class action lawsuit against Boeing. Boeing chief executive Dave Calhoun has already said the company will admit its “mistake” and has described the issue as a “quality escape”.

Source: Ethiopian News January 13, 2024 03:57 UTC