Boeing CEO David Calhoun is expected to testify to U.S. senators about the company’s safety and manufacturing crisis on Tuesday.
This will be Calhoun’s first appearance before Congress since a door plug blew out of one of Boeing ’s newer 737 Max planes in January.In his prepared remarks, Calhoun is expected to tell Senate members that while the safety culture is far from perfect, it is moving in the right direction.This comes after a new whistleblower from Renton’s Boeing facility came forward, according to Reuters.
Like many past whistleblowers, Mohawk says he is facing retaliation for his actions.Meanwhile, Boeing is hustling to address a fresh issue with its 787 Dreamliner.The company is examining whether fuselage fasteners were incorrectly fitted on planes yet to be delivered – crucial components that bolt the fuselage together.Boeing discovered the potential issue while conducting routine checks and maintains that planes currently in service are safe to fly.
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