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NATION: David Calhoun, CEO for the long-standing Boeing aircraft builder corporation was in the Senate, today, responding to questioning surrounding the corporation’s aircraft safety policy. Calhoun commented that he is “…proud…” of Boeing’s safety policy.
By Anne M Erbynstein
“Our culture is far from perfect, but we are taking action and making progress.” Boeing’s Statement
On Tuesday, David Calhoun was questioned during a Senate subcommittee hearing answering to inquiries involving Boeing’s attempted efforts at covering up matters of potential FAA violation of aircraft parts regulations.
According to the inquiry, Boeing was aware of broken parts which rendered the 737 Max in disrepair. The claim, according to the Senate investigation indicates that Boeing attempted to hid the broken parts from federal regulators — situating the parts in a conspicuous location.
The investigation was conducted following a statement made by whistleblower , Sam Mohawk, a Washington manufacturing plant’s quality assurance inspector. Following an inspection of the parts that were hidden from regulators, in his statement, Mohawk indicated that the broken parts were probably used in a number of aircraft.
Statements made in reference to the “Boeing cukture” were examined by the Senate panel. Boeing has indicated that the company is “ far from perfect. A comment issued by the Boeing company I stated Boeing “… understands the gravity …” of the company’s imperfection, adding that Boeing is “…committed to moving forward.”
On Tuesday, Senstor Richard Blumberg stated that the Boeing culture is such that “…continues to prioritize profits, push limits, and disregard its workers.” Blumberg, also reflected on the Alaska Flight 737 Max that lost an ingressar (door) during mid flight last January.
Today, the Senate has agreed with the Federal Abiations Administration that banned Boeing’s continued manufacturing of aircraft. The FAA imposed a rule stating that the () aircraft manufacturer would be expected to adhere to improvements in the company’s safety regulations prior to returning to routine production.
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