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“Ryanair Steps Up Oversight: Collaborates with Boeing to Enhance Aircraft Safety”
In the wake of the Alaska Airlines incident where an unused door fell off a Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft, Boeing has sought additional assistance from Ryanair. The aviation giant has requested extra engineers from Ryanair to conduct thorough quality checks on its planes while on the ground.
Although Ryanair does not operate Boeing's 737 Max 9, the airline uses the Max 8 variant and has Max 10s on order, making it one of Boeing's significant customers. Ryanair's CEO, Michael O'Leary, expressed concerns about Boeing's quality control processes but mentioned that the incident highlighted areas for improvement rather than diminishing confidence in the plane manufacturer.
While acknowledging the severity of the Alaska Airlines incident, O'Leary stated that Ryanair has observed improvements in Boeing's quality, particularly with the best deliveries in terms of defects received in three years. Despite the reassurance, he emphasised the need for continuous scrutiny and improvement in Boeing's management team.
To address the concerns raised, Ryanair will deploy additional engineers to oversee quality control at Boeing's US factories in Seattle and Wichita, where aircraft and fuselages for the airline are produced. O'Leary likened the relationship with Boeing to a marriage, stating that while they appreciate Boeing's aircraft quality, there is room for constructive criticism.
Boeing, in response to the incident, announced the involvement of an external party to assess its production practices. The assessment will also include an evaluation of the firm responsible for supplying and installing the parts involved in the Alaska Airlines accident.
Amidst the renewed scrutiny, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) extended the grounding of 737 Max aircraft with similar fuselage panels. Boeing's commercial division head, Stan Deal, acknowledged that the company is not in an ideal position and announced further measures, including the appointment of an independent advisor to oversee a review of its quality control systems.
As the aviation industry grapples with these challenges, Ryanair and Boeing aim to collaborate closely to enhance safety protocols and maintain the reliability of Boeing's aircraft. The incident serves as a reminder of the need for ongoing vigilance and improvements in the aviation sector.
Note: The incident refers to the Alaska Airlines flight where an unused door fell off a Boeing 737 Max 9, forcing an emergency landing with no serious injuries reported.
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