Boeing and FAA Under New Congressional Scrutiny After 737 MAX Incident

Summary:
Republican U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley has initiated a new congressional inquiry into the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Boeing following a January incident where a door panel blew out mid-air on a 737 MAX 9, forcing an emergency landing. Grassley has requested answers to 38 questions regarding safety procedures, regulatory requirements, and corrective actions. An FAA audit revealed serious issues at Boeing, leading to a cap on the production of the 737 MAX. Outgoing Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun is set to testify before the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, amidst multiple government probes and investor pressure for a management overhaul. The inquiry follows two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019, which killed 346 people, prompting calls for Boeing to fulfill its safety promises.