The Federal Aviation Administration plans to meet with Boeing's new CEO as the plane manufacturer prepares to resume 737 MAX production. The Seattle-based plane maker had paused production of the famous narrowbody jet following 53 days of the strike, during which machinists put down tools, demanding better pay and working entitlements. The strike ended earlier this month.
The FAA will retain a visible presence at Boeing In a report by Reuters , The Federal Aviation Administration has been keeping a close eye on the Seattle-based plane manufacturer following a string of incidents across the year, including the infamous emergency door plug blow-out on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 flight that had departed from Portland, Oregon . Michael Whittaker, the Federal Aviation Administrator, has been speaking with Boeing's Chief Executive Officer, Kelly Ortberg, to ensure that the manufacturer has an efficient safety management system that can influence positive safety outcomes during the assembly process. The FAA has maintained a visible on-site presence at Boeing's factory over the last month, including during the strike, to ensure it could strengthen its visibility and influence the current return to work plan.
Whitaker has implemented a cap of 38 737 MAX aircraft per month, ensuring that the manufacturer can focus on quality instead of quantity. At a recent conference in Virginia, Whitaker avoided a question on whether he will remain the FAA administrator after the President-e.
