The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking $3.1 million in fines from Boeing due to safety violations uncovered between September 2023 and February 2024.

The enforcement action centers on several quality system violations identified at Boeing’s 737 manufacturing facility in Renton, Washington, and at Spirit AeroSystems’ 737 factory in Wichita, Kansas.

Flashback: A key incident occurred in January 2024 involving an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9, where a door plug panel – a paneled-over exit door – blew out shortly after takeoff from Portland, Oregon. • The incident involved 171 passengers and six crew members; fortunately, no serious injuries were reported, and pilots safely returned the plane to the airport. • The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) completed a 1

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