The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Thursday that it will increase its oversight at Boeing plants as the company gears up to resume production of the Boeing 737 Max , Reuters reported . This decision comes on the heels of a 53-day strike that recently concluded, during which Boeing's operations were significantly impacted. Boeing workers end strike, set to return to production According to Reuters, FAA said that its Administrator Mike Whitaker talked with Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg this week.
He emphasized the significance of Boeing adopting its safety risk management system once production restarts. The agency stated that it maintained an increased on-site presence at Boeing plants during the strike "and will further strengthen and target our oversight as the company begins its return-to-work plan." Boeing has not yet said when it intends to begin manufacturing.
Throughout the strike, the FAA maintained an enhanced on-site presence at Boeing’s factories, Reuter said. This proactive approach is part of the agency’s strategy to ensure compliance with safety standards, especially after Boeing faced scrutiny over its safety culture and practices. The FAA plans to further bolster its oversight as the company implements its return-to-work plan, although a specific timeline for the resumption of production has not yet been disclosed.
Union workers vote to accept revised contract On Monday, striking Boeing factory workers in Washington State voted to accept the .