U.S. Transportation Secretary to Meet with Boeing CEO on Aircraft Safety and Security
1min read U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy plans to visit Boeing's (BA.US) factory in Renton, Washington on Thursday to assess the company's safety protocols, marking six years since the fatal crash of a 737 Max in Ethiopia that killed 157 people, including eight U.S. citizens. Duffy will travel to Seattle with FAA Acting Administrator Steve Dickson to highlight the Trump administration's commitment to strict oversight of boeing, according to a person familiar with the matter. The visit comes after a panel on the aircraft fell off during a flight in January 2024. During the visit, Duffy and Dickson are expected to meet with Boeing CEO dave Calhoun, who is scheduled to testify before the Senate Commerce Committee on April 2 about the company's ongoing efforts to improve safety and quality standards. They will also tour the 737 production facility and speak with FAA inspectors.#Note: The output is the same as the initial translation, as the guidelines do not require any changes to the sentence structure or flow.
