Mathieu Lewis-Rolland
Boeing (NYSE:BA) recently sent a memo to its suppliers, outlining stringent quality checks for the bolts used in its planes. The move comes in the wake of alarming reports from several airlines about loose parts found during inspections of Boeing 737 Max 9 planes, as per Reuters.
The memo, dated January 17, emphasized the importance of suppliers meeting quality requirements and ensuring that work instructions are “mistake-proof,” according to Reuters. Boeing (BA) has chosen not to comment on these developments to the news service.
Operational issues have brought intensified scrutiny upon Boeing (BA) after an alarming midair emergency on an Alaska Airlines (ALK) flight on January 5. The incident, where a door plug in an unused emergency exit dislodged from a 737 Max 9 just minutes after takeoff, led to a gaping hole in the cabin, causing distress among passengers. Fortunately, the pilots managed to safely return the plane to Portland International Airport in Oregon.
The Federal Aviation Administration responded by ordering airlines to ground similar models of the plane for inspections. This week, management at United Airlines (UAL) voiced frustration with Boeing’s (BA) quality controls as the grounding order enters its third week.
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