Blumenthal Challenges FAA's $3.1 Million Fine on Boeing
Senator Richard Blumenthal criticized the FAA's $3.1 million fine against Boeing for safety violations, deeming it inadequate. He urged the agency to justify its penalty calculation, emphasizing that fines must compel real safety reforms. The FAA and Boeing have yet to respond to the critique.
Democratic U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal has voiced strong concerns about the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) proposed $3.1 million penalty against Boeing for safety violations. Blumenthal argues that the fine is insufficient and demands clarification from the agency regarding the calculation of the penalty.
Blumenthal, who leads a Senate committee that recently investigated Boeing safety issues, highlights the need for more substantial penalties that can drive meaningful safety reforms. This call comes in light of a recent Alaska Airlines incident involving a 737 MAX aircraft, which uncovered systemic quality control issues at Boeing's facilities. The FAA discovered numerous violations at both Boeing and its subcontractor Spirit AeroSystems.
The incident led to a grounding of the MAX 9 aircraft for two weeks and has prompted a criminal investigation by the U.S. Justice Department. Blumenthal insists that fines should act as genuine enforcement measures rather than mere token gestures, ensuring public safety remains a priority.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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