On January 26, Boeing announced that in order to focus on quality and safety issues, approximately 10,000 employees at its 737 factory will suspend production for one day. This decision was made to ensure that quality and safety standards during production are strictly adhered to. The announcement clearly states that the suspension of production is to conduct a comprehensive quality inspection of the production line and ensure that all production links meet Boeing's high standards.
Additionally, Boeing plans to conduct quality inspections of the Renton plant's third shift and other commercial aircraft plants in the coming weeks. This series of inspections is designed to further ensure that all production links meet Boeing's quality standards and ensure the safety of all aircraft.
Previously, the FAA said it would not agree to Boeing increasing production of the 737 MAX series after discovering "unacceptable" quality problems. The FAA's statement emphasized the strict requirements for aircraft quality and safety and pointed out that any quality problems will seriously affect the airworthiness and safety of the aircraft.
On January 10, after the Alaska Airlines accident, Boeing CEO David Calhoun (David Calhoun) said in a speech to employees: "The first thing we have to do is admit our mistakes. We will handle every step with 100% and complete transparency." Calhoun said Boeing engineers were examining the embedded hatch found on Monday to look for clues that caused the failure. He emphasized that Boeing will fully cooperate with relevant investigations and actively provide required technical support and information.
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