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Boeing's CEO, Kelly Ortberg, is set to appear before the US Senate Commerce Committee on April 2. The testimony will address Boeing's efforts to tackle safety and production issues following a mid-air emergency involving an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9. This announcement was made by Senator Ted Cruz, who chairs the committee.
Senator Cruz highlighted the necessity for Boeing to rebuild public trust after past challenges. "Boeing has been a great American manufacturer and all of us should want to see it thrive. Given Boeing’s past missteps and problems, the flying public deserves to hear what changes are being made to rehabilitate the company’s tarnished reputation," he stated.
US Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy also voiced his concerns about Boeing's safety standards ahead of this hearing. He urged the company's CEO to visit Washington, D.C., and explain the measures being implemented to address these issues. Duffy committed to personally inspecting Boeing's compliance with safety regulations.
