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April 17, 2024
Releases Print Cantwell Opening Remarks at Hearing with FAA s Independent Expert Panel on Boeing s Safety Culture April 17 2024 U S Senator Maria Cantwell D Wash Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce...final report The landmark Aircraft Certification Safety and Accountability Act required the FAA to convene an independent expert panel to review the safety management processes and culture of ODA holders...holders like Boeing and make recommendations to address any safety deficiencies Read the testimonies and watch the hearing here Chair Senator Cantwell s Opening Statement As Delivered Good morning the Senate...
February 26, 2024
Cantwell Statement on Independent Expert Panel Report Critical of Boeing Safety Culture February 26 2024 At Cantwell s urging expert safety review panel included MIT aerospace lecturer Javier de Luis who lost...by an independent panel of aviation experts regarding Boeing s safety culture that was released by the Federal Aviation Administration FAA The 2020 Aircraft Certification Safety and Accountability Act which...convene an expert panel to review aviation manufacturer Organization Designation Authorizations ODAs with a focus on the Boeing ODA and make recommendations to improve safety management processes Congress...
February 6, 2024
Commerce Science and Transportation released the statement below regarding the National Transportation Safety Board s NTSB preliminary report on the Alaska Airlines flight 1282 plug door accident The Senator...inspections from both manufacturers and the FAA are to the safety process We look forward to NTSB s final report highlighting the importance of these safety practices The Commerce Committee will be holding oversight...
January 24, 2024
leadership at Boeing that puts safety ahead of profits In today s meeting with Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun I made it clear that quality engineering and a commitment to safety always have to be the top priority...underscores the urgency of the situation I will be holding hearings to investigate the root causes of these safety lapses https www commerce senate gov 2024 1 cantwell statement following meeting with boeing ceo...
January 12, 2024
Announces Increased Oversight of Boeing Production and Manufacturing January 12 2024 Today the Federal Aviation Administration FAA announced it will initiate an audit of the Boeing 737 9 MAX production line and...to strengthen production quality and aviation safety Senator Cantwell sent a letter yesterday to FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker requesting information and safety audit documents related the Boeing 737...
January 11, 2024
on the Federal Aviation Administration s FAA announcement it is launching an investigation into the Boeing 737 MAX 9 following the recent Alaska Airlines flight 1282 incident The safety of the flying public...on an Alaska Airlines flight last week and whether manufacturers and FAA oversight failed to meet safety regulations The American public deserves answers I am asking the FAA to provide a full accounting...
January 11, 2024
Transportation Committee today wrote to Federal Aviation Administration FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker requesting documents and information related to FAA s safety oversight of Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems...avoid audit accountability The senator asked the FAA to provide the Committee documentation of its safety audits of Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems over the last two years She also requested copies of any...the FAA s announcement that it is launching an investigation into the Boeing 737 MAX 9 saying The safety of the flying public is our top priority We must know what caused the terrifying incident on an Alaska...
November 9, 2023
Print Addressing Close Calls to Improve Aviation Safety November 9 2023 10 00 AM U S Senator Tammy Duckworth D Ill Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Safety Operations and Innovation will convene a...Improve Aviation Safety on Thursday November 9 2023 at 10 00 AM EST This hearing will examine serious close calls across the National Airspace System and related efforts to improve the U S aviation system...system s safety culture processes and technologies Witnesses Jennifer Homendy Chair National Transportation Safety Board Tim Arel Chief Operating Officer Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Organization...
November 9, 2023
Reauthorization Bill Key to Boosting Aviation Safety in Wake of Alarming Close Calls and Near Misses November 9 2023 Hearing finds broad agreement that key safety tools in legislation needed to alleviate...today in the Subcommittee on Aviation Safety Operations and Innovation witnesses representing U S airline pilots air traffic controllers and the National Transportation Safety Board NTSB told senators that...incidents and boost safety is to pass the Senate Federal Aviation Administration FAA Reauthorization bill to make key investments in the air traffic controller workforce runway safety technology and critical...
October 24, 2023
Biden Ahead of today s cloture vote on Michael Whitaker to serve as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration FAA U S Senator Maria Cantwell D Wash Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce Science...Whitaker in his confirmation hearing committed to making this a number one priority to build a strong safety culture attract new talent and keep pace with technology transformation The conclusion is clear Mr...demonstrated his depth of aviation experience and commitment to safety building the FAA workforce and addressing agency challenges Whitaker brings more than 30 years of aviation experience from a variety...
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