Boeing faces $3.1M fine for door plug blowout, hundreds of safety violations

The article reports that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $3.1 million fine against Boeing for safety violations at its factories. The violations include hundreds of incidents where Boeing sought approval to fly planes that were not airworthy. The FAA investigation found that Boeing failed to follow proper procedures and protocols during the manufacturing process, leading to potentially unsafe conditions. One specific incident involved a door plug blowout, which could have resulted in cabin depressurization and posed a significant safety risk. The article highlights the ongoing scrutiny and regulatory oversight Boeing faces in the aftermath of the 737 MAX crashes, which led to the grounding of the aircraft and a broader examination of the company's manufacturing practices. The proposed fine underscores the FAA's efforts to ensure Boeing addresses these safety concerns and implements robust quality control measures to prevent such violations from occurring in the future.