Boeing disclosed a dramatic escalation in employee submissions regarding safety issues, with reports soaring six-fold during the initial two months of 2024 compared to the corresponding period last year, the aircraft manufacturer revealed on Friday, May 24, to Reuters.
The surge in reports followed an alarming incident on Jan. 5, involving a mid-air cabin panel blowout on a recently delivered Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 jet, which VCPost reported.
Why Boeing Employees Are Reporting Safety Issues
According to Boeing's Chief Aerospace Safety Officer, Mike Delaney, an independent expert panel investigating Boeing's safety management processes in February highlighted a notable "disconnect" between the company's senior management and its workforce engaged in safety protocols.
That's because Boeing's main priority is to make additional improvements to guarantee that its products and services meet safety regulations and standards without compromising quality or compliance.
The January 5 incident has subjected Boeing to heightened scrutiny and led U.S. regulators to enforce limitations on the production rates of the company's highly sought-after 737 MAX jets until requisite safety concerns are adequately addressed.
However, according to the FAA, Boeing will have to take their time carefully to address and resolve safety issues of their planes.
The company has also yet to elect a new CEO and has decided to re-elect the departing leader due to intense investigations.
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