During a Senate Commerce Committee hearing, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg stated that the company is prioritizing safety over rapid production speeds after a mid-air emergency involving a 737 MAX 9. Ortberg assured that he is not pressuring his team for quicker outputs but rather for quality and safety, indicating plans to resume production at 38 planes per month by the end of the year. Following the incident, federal investigations questioned Boeing's oversight practices and culture. Ortberg admitted past mistakes but outlined significant improvements in response to safety concerns.
Ortberg emphasized that the focus is on improving safety rather than speeding production, asserting, "I'm not pressuring the team to go fast. I'm pressuring the team to do it right."
After a January 2024 emergency, lawmakers scrutinized Boeing over safety culture and oversight, with Ortberg stating, "We've made drastic changes to our internal process to ensure that this will never happen again."
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