DOT Audit: FAA's Boeing Oversight 'Not Effective'

The Office of Inspector General issued 16 recommendations for the agency to improve its oversight role.

Meg Godlewski

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 03:07 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

A U.S. Department of Transportation Inspector General (OIG) report declared the FAA's oversight of Boeing's 737 and 787 production lines "not effective," following increased scrutiny after the January Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 door plug incident.
The OIG audit issued 16 recommendations for the FAA to improve its oversight, including developing structured approaches for assessing Boeing's production, evaluating its supplier control, and assessing its safety management system.
Both the FAA and Boeing have acknowledged the findings, with the FAA concurring with all recommendations and committing to enhancing its oversight processes, and Boeing stating the audit reinforces its existing Safety and Quality Plan.

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FAA’s oversight of Boeing 737 and 787 production lines is “not effective,” according to a report from the U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General (OIG).

Boeing production has been under the microscope since January, when an improperly installed door plug blew out from an Alaska Airlines 737 900 Max as it climbed out of Portland International Airport (KPDX). There were no serious injuries and the aircraft was able to return to the airport for a safe landing.