The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a $3.1 million fine against Boeing on September 12, 2025, for widespread safety violations. The FAA's findings included hundreds of quality system violations at Spirit AeroSystems' 737 factory in Wichita, Kansas.
These violations were tied to the January 2024 Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 mid-air emergency and instances where Boeing allegedly presented two unairworthy aircraft to the FAA for airworthiness certificates. The FAA also cited Boeing for failing to follow its quality system rules.
The direct mention of Spirit AeroSystems' factory in the FAA's findings underscores the ongoing challenges with manufacturing quality and compliance within the aerospace supply chain. This regulatory action highlights potential liabilities and the need for rigorous quality control improvements.
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