Senate holds hearing over FAA monitoring Boeing manufacturing and production

The FAA admitted to being too reactive in overseeing Boeing's safety, especially after the 737 Max crashes. The FAA is now increasing oversight, including factory inspections. Boeing is implementing a safety overhaul, but new issues with the 787 Dreamliner have emerged. Despite these challenges, air travel remains safe. The FAA and Boeing are working to ensure safety improvements, and Boeing's stock has been affected by these developments.

What was the main criticism of the FAA's past approach to Boeing's safety?

• Too reactive and focused on paperwork

• Too focused on inspections

• Too lenient with regulations

• Too proactive and hands-on

What is one of the key components of Boeing's safety overhaul plan?

• Eliminating supplier safety checks

• Reducing employee training

• Enhancing employee safety training

• Decreasing manufacturing instructions

What incident brought Boeing's safety culture back into focus?

• A major financial loss

• A new production issue with the 787 Dreamliner

• The door plug blowout incident

• The grounding of all Boeing planes

What was discovered in the production of some 787 Dreamliners?

• Defective engines

• Faulty landing gear

• Improperly torqued fasteners

• Incorrectly installed wings

What action is the FAA Administrator planning in response to the 787 Dreamliner issue?

• Issuing a recall of all 787 Dreamliners

• Visiting the South Carolina plant

• Grounding all Boeing flights

• Increasing production of the 787