Watchdog Faults FAA For 'Significant Misunderstanding' Of Flight System
Watchdog Faults FAA For 'Significant Misunderstanding' Of Flight System Enlarge this image toggle caption Valery Hache/AFP via Getty Images Valery Hache/AFP via Getty Images The Federal Aviation Administration must address "weaknesses" in its oversight of Boeing that led the agency to miss flaws that contributed to two deadly crashes involving the Boeing 737 Max aircraft, a federal watchdog has found. An inspector general's report from the Department of Transportation said U.S. aviation regulators do not understand the plane's flight control software that caused two devastating crashes in 2018 and 2019. The report also faulted FAA management for being "too deferential to Boeing," and urged the agency to ensure people tasked with inspecting Boeing are properly independent. "Some FAA staff cited instances in which they thought FAA managers shared their position during internal meetings, but made decisions in Boeing's favor after discussing with the company," the report said.
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