F.A.A. Administrator Says Previous Oversight of Boeing Was ‘Too Hands-Off’
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F.A.A. Administrator Says Previous Oversight of Boeing Was ‘Too Hands-Off’

Mike Whitaker, who heads the agency, told a Senate panel that changes were being made to the agency’s oversight of the plane manufacturer, including conducting more safety inspections.
A Big Decision for Boeing’s Next C.E.O.: Is It Time for a New Plane?
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A Big Decision for Boeing’s Next C.E.O.: Is It Time for a New Plane?

Some analysts say building a new plane soon would help the company regain ground it has lost to Airbus. But doing so would be difficult and expensive.