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aviation-safety2 years ago•3 min saved

FAA Increases Oversight of Boeing's 737 Max 9 Production

The FAA is conducting an audit of Boeing's 737 Max 9 production and suppliers, focusing on quality control and safety risks. The audit comes after an in-flight incident on an Alaska Airlines flight and the grounding of 171 planes in the US. Boeing's CEO acknowledged a mistake and emphasized transparency, while the NTSB chairwoman recommended not returning the planes to service until the cause of the incident is known. Boeing has faced ongoing quality and safety issues with its aircraft, including the 737 Max's design being linked to fatal crashes, and other grounding and delivery halts due to quality concerns.

via CNN|

#aviation-safety #boeing-737-max-9 #faa

labor-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

"Port Fire Tragedy Sparks Union Criticism and Calls for Safety Reviews"

Union leaders in Newark have accused fire officials of failing to conduct an annual safety audit, which could have identified issues such as understaffing and a lack of shipboard training and procedures. The unions also highlighted a staffing shortage, claiming that trucks often respond to fires with insufficient personnel. The International Association of Firefighters called for a joint safety audit with the mayor, but Newark Mayor Ras Baraka dismissed the claims, stating that the department conducts an annual review and is working to fully staff the fire department. The U.S. Coast Guard is leading an investigation into the recent fire that claimed the lives of two firefighters.

via NJ.com|

#firefighters #labor-relations #newark