Sean Duffy, the United States Secretary of Transportation, has toured Boeing’s Renton facilities located in Washington State, the US, reiterating that the monthly production cap will remain in place for the time being. Keeping his word According to a statement issued by the Department of Transportation (DOT), Duffy visited Boeing’s Renton facilities located in Washington, the US, where the plane maker assembles the 737 MAX aircraft. During the visit, with Duffy being accompanied by Chris Rocheleau, the Acting Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the head of the DOT also toured the company’s training campus, including the simulators of the 737 MAX and 777-9.
At the Renton manufacturing facility, Duffy observed the factory line, learned about the assembly processes, and met with FAA safety inspectors, Boeing mechanics, and senior leadership, according to the DOT. “[Duffy] noted the dedication of American workers assembling these planes and acknowledged the progress made toward ensuring their safety. However, he emphasized that continued scrutiny and oversight are necessary to achieve the highest standard of safety excellence.
” The DOT emphasized that Duffy and Rocheleau will maintain the 38-per-month production cap for the 737 MAX production line, something that Duffy had promised to do during his nomination hearing in front of the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation in January. “The department remains committed to ens.
