“It has been said many times, aviation safety regulations have been written in blood. Since Administrator Nolen testified before us less than a month ago, there have been two more known near-misses. “The 737 MAX crashes and the problems at the FAA that were subsequently uncovered are stark reminders of why it’s so important to have an FAA leader with deep technical expertise. He was unable to answer basic safety questions about the 737 MAX crashes, aircraft certification, and how a pilot might react when a system malfunctions. As you listen to Administrator Nolen testify today ask yourselves this question: Could Phil Washington come anywhere close to Administrator Nolen’s expertise and knowledge?

Source: Ethiopian News March 08, 2023 18:34 UTC