"FAA Panel Identifies Safety Gaps and Cultural Disconnect at Boeing"

A panel of industry experts commissioned by the Federal Aviation Administration has issued a report sharply critical of Boeing's safety culture, citing "gaps" and a fear of retaliation among employees for raising safety concerns. The report found a disconnect between Boeing's senior management and other members of the organization on safety culture, and identified hesitation in reporting safety concerns due to management conflicts of interest. It also recommended re-working safety procedures to be clearly understood and followed by employees at all levels of Boeing.