Boeing’s design for its 737 MAX jet draws scrutiny
Federal investigators and lawmakers are asking the same question about Boeing’s 737 MAX jet: Did US safety regulators rigorously follow longstanding engineering and design standards in approving a suspect stall-prevention feature? Officials from the Justice Department and the DoT inspector general’s office are looking into how Boeing developed the aircraft, which has been involved in 5 fatal crashes within 5 months. The inspector general’s office is also scrutinising whether the FAA took any shortcuts compromising safety. Boeing was eager to complete the design and certification process as quickly as possible, according to people who were involved. Boeing has said the FAA certified the 737 MAX according to identical requirements and processes for previous airplanes after a 6-year, methodical development. <br/>
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Boeing’s design for its 737 MAX jet draws scrutiny
Federal investigators and lawmakers are asking the same question about Boeing’s 737 MAX jet: Did US safety regulators rigorously follow longstanding engineering and design standards in approving a suspect stall-prevention feature? Officials from the Justice Department and the DoT inspector general’s office are looking into how Boeing developed the aircraft, which has been involved in 5 fatal crashes within 5 months. The inspector general’s office is also scrutinising whether the FAA took any shortcuts compromising safety. Boeing was eager to complete the design and certification process as quickly as possible, according to people who were involved. Boeing has said the FAA certified the 737 MAX according to identical requirements and processes for previous airplanes after a 6-year, methodical development. <br/>
