Boeing Pledges Reforms Amid Quality Control Audit Failures

The aerospace giant faces heightened scrutiny after a whistleblower's death and ongoing investigations into manufacturing lapses.

Boeing commits to changes following a government audit that found significant lapses in manufacturing quality, including non-compliance with approved procedures.
The FAA audit revealed Boeing failed 33 out of 89 production aspects at its Renton plant, prompting the company to implement weekly compliance checks and remedial steps for employees.
A whistleblower's death has intensified scrutiny on Boeing's quality control issues, which have been under the spotlight since a door panel blew off an Alaska Airlines jet in January.
Boeing faces ongoing investigations by the FAA, NTSB, and the Justice Department, including a probe into whether recent problems violate a 2021 settlement to avoid criminal prosecution after two fatal crashes.
Boeing's stock has declined since January amid concerns over its manufacturing practices, affecting its competition with Airbus and potentially impacting airline growth plans.