In addition to the hearing before the Senate Commerce Committee, the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations will hear testimony from a Boeing whistleblower. [Courtesy: Shutterstock]
Key Takeaways:
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee will hold a hearing next week to examine Boeing's safety culture, featuring experts who previously issued a critical report on the company.
Concurrently, another Senate subcommittee will hear from a whistleblower alleging Boeing disregarded safety concerns and cut production corners for its 787 and 777 jets, claims Boeing denies.
These hearings follow a midair door plug blowout, subsequent whistleblower allegations, management changes, and production delays that have damaged Boeing's reputation.
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee will hold a hearing next week featuring a panel of experts who released a February report critical of Boeing’s safety culture.
Since the midair door plug blowout incident on January 5, Boeing’s reputation has taken a hit as the manufacturer has been plagued with whistleblower allegations, management shake-ups, and continual production delays.
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Amelia Walsh is a private pilot who enjoys flying her family’s Columbia 350. She is based in Colorado and loves all things outdoors including skiing, hiking, and camping.