"Boeing CEO Faces Senate Grilling Over 737 MAX 9 Safety Concerns"

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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun faces questioning from lawmakers in Washington after a panel broke off one of its planes, leading to the grounding of 171 other 737 Max 9 planes for inspection. A whistleblower account described production issues and negligence, while airlines expressed frustration and anger. The incident has raised concerns about Boeing's manufacturing process and approval system, with the FAA investigating. In a separate incident, the nose wheel of a Boeing 757 fell off during takeoff. Boeing has apologized and announced immediate actions to strengthen quality, including more inspections and a comprehensive review led by a retired US Navy admiral.
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