"FAA Audit Reveals Dozens of Issues in Boeing's 737 Max Production"

The Federal Aviation Administration conducted a six-week audit of Boeing's 737 Max production and found "dozens of problems" at Boeing and its supplier, Spirit AeroSystems, including failure to follow approved manufacturing processes and keep proper quality control documentation. Out of 89 product audits, Boeing passed 56 tests and failed 33, while Spirit AeroSystems had only six passing grades out of 13 audits. The audit was prompted by an incident where a door panel blew off a 737 Max 9 flight on Alaska Airlines. Boeing has been given 90 days to develop a plan for quality-control improvements, and the company stated it is implementing immediate changes and developing a comprehensive action plan to strengthen safety and quality.