According to documents from an ongoing probe, a U.S. Senate panel investigating Boeing’s safety culture criticized both the company’s quality control practices and the Federal Aviation Administration’s oversight. The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations found that Boeing workers are pressured to prioritize speed over quality. At the same time, the company fails to provide proper employee training and maintains flawed inspection procedures. FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker, testifying before the Senate, confirmed that Boeing must undertake significant safety improvements that could take years.
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00:02A U.S. Senate panel investigating Boeing's safety culture criticized both the company's
00:07quality control practices and the Federal Aviation Administration's oversight, according
00:11to documents from an ongoing probe.
00:13The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations found that Boeing workers are pressured to
00:17prioritize speed over quality, while the company fails to provide proper employee training
00:22and maintains flawed inspection procedures.
00:25FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker testified before the Senate confirmed that Boeing must
00:29undertake significant safety improvements that could take years.
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