FAA Head Vows Increase in Boeing Oversight

The agency is shifting to a more proactive approach in monitoring the company's safety culture, FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker told lawmakers.

Meg Godlewski

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 11:43 AM ET

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Kimberly Johnson

FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker testified on Boeing and aviation safety before the Senate Commerce Committee Thursday. [C-SPAN screenshot]

Key Takeaways:

Boeing can expect the FAA to take a more hands-on approach when it comes to monitoring aircraft construction until the manufacturer can demonstrate it has established an adequate safety culture, FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker told the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee on Thursday.

“This is about systemic change, and there’s a lot of work to be done. It’s the beginning of a long journey,” Whitaker told the Senate panel during the hearing.